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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| melancholy | depression of spirits : dejection |
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| deleterious | harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way |
| stentorian | extremely loud |
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