GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

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WordMeaning
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
hideto put out of sight : secrete
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
queruloushabitually complaining