GRE Word List
DISSONANCE
lack of agreement
The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sluggish | averse to activity or exertion : indolent |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| labyrinth | a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys |
| stench | stink |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| scurrilous | using or given to coarse language |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| epicurean | of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism |