GRE Word List

DISSUADE

to advise (a person) against something

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

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WordMeaning
oligarchygovernment by the few
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
lumberto move ponderously
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
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cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
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estimablecapable of being estimated