GRE Word List

DISSUADE

to advise (a person) against something

The meaning of the word dissuade is to advise (a person) against something.

Random words

WordMeaning
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
recitala detailed account : enumeration
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
componenta constituent part : ingredient
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
retiringreserved