GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

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WordMeaning
slakesubside
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
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languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
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begetto procreate as the father : sire
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pathologicalof or relating to pathology