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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gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
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transitoryof brief duration : temporary
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
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