GRE Word List
DISSONANCE
lack of agreement
The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| temperament | characteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response |
| derivative | a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation |
| flourish | to grow luxuriantly : thrive |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| spatial | relating to, occupying, or having the character of space |
| animus | a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will |
| altercation | a noisy, heated, angry dispute |
| vociferous | marked by or given to vehement insistent outcry |