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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| healthful | beneficial to health of body or mind |
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| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |
| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
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