GRE Word List
DISSONANCE
lack of agreement
The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enterprising | marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act |
| dubious | unsettled in opinion : doubtful |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| somnolent | of a kind likely to induce sleep |
| determinate | having defined limits |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |