GRE Word List
DISSONANCE
lack of agreement
The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| sustain | to give support or relief to |
| misnomer | the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| drivel | nonsense |
| aviary | a place for keeping birds confined |
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |
| outskirts | a part remote from the center : border |
| scotch | scottish |
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |