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
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
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lopsidedleaning to one side
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
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broachbrooch
eventualcontingent