GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

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WordMeaning
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
raimentclothing
compriseto be made up of
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
mediumsomething in a middle position
tyroa beginner in learning : novice
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