GRE Word List
DISSONANCE
lack of agreement
The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| babble | to talk enthusiastically or excessively |
| vulgar | lacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse |
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| condole | grieve |
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