GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

Random words

WordMeaning
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
hauntto visit often : frequent
solsticeeither of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
falsifyto prove or declare false : disprove
farcestuff
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
coincorner