GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

Random words

WordMeaning
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
unassumingnot assuming : modest
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
conceitfavorable opinion
disingenuouslacking in candor