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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WordMeaning
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
freebooterpirate
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
dominaterule
frolicsomefull of gaiety : playful
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery