GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

Random words

WordMeaning
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
rightfuljust
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
moodinesssubject to depression : gloomy
intersticea space that intervenes between things
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking