GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

Random words

WordMeaning
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
dodderingfeeble
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
planeairplane
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms