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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excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
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fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
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