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
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
hinterlandsa region lying inland from a coast
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
politicpolitical
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty