GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

Random words

WordMeaning
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
husbanda male partner in a marriage
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
disconsolatecheerless
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue