GRE Word List
DISSONANCE
lack of agreement
The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| drab | slattern |
| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
| amplify | to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis |
| puzzle | to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally |
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| compilation | the act or process of compiling |