GRE Word List

DISSONANCE

lack of agreement

The meaning of the word dissonance is lack of agreement.

Random words

WordMeaning
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
commemorateto call to remembrance
savanta person of learning
shama trick that deludes : hoax
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
flirtto move erratically : flit