GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

Random words

WordMeaning
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
postulatedemand
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination