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
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
combustiblecapable of combustion
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation