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 |
|---|---|
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| expose | to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| combustible | capable of combustion |
| rancor | bitter deep-seated ill will |
| putrid | being in a state of putrefaction : rotten |
| bedizen | to dress or adorn gaudily |
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| atrocity | a shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation |