GRE Word List
DISSONANCE
discord
The meaning of the word dissonance is discord.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| transcendent | exceeding ordinary limits; superior; surpassing; V. transcend: go beyond; exceed; surpass; N. transcendancy |
| hirsute | hairy; having a lot of hair |
| hackles | hairs on back and neck, especially of a dog; Ex. make someone's hackles rise |
| expatiate | talk at length; speak or write in detail |
| quirk | sudden sharp turn or twist; startling twist; caprice; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity of behavior; Ex. by a quirk of fate |
| synoptic | providing a general overview; summary; N. synopsis |
| pivotal | of a pivot; central; critical; crucial |
| allegory | story, play, or picture in which characters are used as symbols; fable |
| mettle | courage (to continue bravely in spite of difficulties); spirit; ADJ. mettlesome |
| appellation | name; title |