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
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
inadvertentlyunintentional
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
groucha fit of bad temper
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed