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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
| embroider | to ornament with needlework |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| windfall | something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind |
| gambol | to skip about in play : frisk |
| gadfly | any of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock |
| induct | to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install |
| suspend | to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function |
| debris | the remains of something broken down or destroyed |