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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sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
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cloistera monastic establishment
outlooka place offering a view
supersedeto cause to be set aside
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