GRE Word List
DISSONANCE
lack of agreement
The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| noisome | noxious |
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| knotty | marked by or full of knots |
| erotic | of, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire |
| authoritative | having, marked by, or proceeding from authority |
| chaplain | a clergyman in charge of a chapel |
| aerie | the nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop |
| venue | locale |
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