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 |
|---|---|
| foil | to prevent from attaining an end : defeat |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| reparable | capable of being repaired |
| transcendental | transcendent |
| nutritious | nourishing |
| holocaust | a sacrifice (see sacrifice |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| mordant | biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive |
| unsightly | not pleasing to the sight : not comely |