GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

Random words

WordMeaning
queruloushabitually complaining
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
mishapan unfortunate accident
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
disperseto cause to break up (see break up