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 |
|---|---|
| pragmatic | relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| finished | entirely done |
| layman | a person who is not a member of the clergy |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| foppish | foolish |
| hilarity | boisterous merriment or laughter |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| retiring | reserved |