GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

Random words

WordMeaning
igniteto set afire
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
intersticea space that intervenes between things
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
spoofdeceive
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
briman upper or outer margin : verge
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)