GRE Word List
DISSONANCE
lack of agreement
The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
clip | encompass |
dys- | abnormal |
tepid | moderately warm : lukewarm |
rationale | an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena |
ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
bizarre | strikingly out of the ordinary: such as |
thesis | a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view |
idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |