GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

Random words

WordMeaning
vagabonda person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
insensatelacking sense or understanding
sustainto give support or relief to
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice