GRE Word List
DISSONANCE
lack of agreement
The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| distinction | the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference |
| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
| ruffian | a brutal person : bully |
| obsequy | a funeral or burial rite |
| unique | being the only one : sole |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| trickster | one who tricks: such as |
| manumit | to release from slavery |
| pinch | to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |