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 |
|---|---|
| inconsistency | an instance of being inconsistent |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| conversant | having knowledge or experience |
| firebrand | a piece of burning wood |
| alimentary | of or relating to nourishment or nutrition |
| combustible | capable of combustion |
| stigma | a mark of shame or discredit : stain |
| pass_off | present falsely; represent falsely to be |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |