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
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
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nimblequick and light in motion : agile
clamornoisy shouting
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
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dawdleto spend time idly