GRE Word List
DISSONANCE
lack of agreement
The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trough | a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals |
| abyss | an immeasurably deep gulf or great space |
| implausible | not plausible : provoking disbelief |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| pedagogy | the art, science, or profession of teaching |
| heinous | hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable |
| hew | to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument |
| averse | having an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste |
| hortatory | hortative |
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |