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
giddydizzy
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
avowto declare assuredly
recessthe action of receding : recession
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees