GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

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WordMeaning
wagto be in motion : stir
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture