GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

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outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
solicitto make petition to : entreat
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
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conventionagreement
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
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