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
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
metricalof, relating to, or composed in meter