GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

Random words

WordMeaning
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
balkto refuse abruptly
brazenmade of brass
impedimentsomething that impedes
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punditpandit
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
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