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
expatriatebanish
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
sojourna temporary stay
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
dissipateto break up and drive off
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
complementaryserving to fill out or complete