GRE Word List
DISSONANCE
lack of agreement
The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chancellor | the secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king |
| pundit | pandit |
| inasmuch_as | since; owing to the fact that |
| estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
| gerontology | the comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics |
| mischief | a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent |
| verdigris | a green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| disputatious | inclined to dispute |
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |