GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

Random words

WordMeaning
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
daintysomething delicious to the taste
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
hierarchya division of angels
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it