GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

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sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
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labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
stenchstink
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