Discord
mediumNegative toneDIS-kord
noun
Definition
Disagreement between people; lack of harmony
Memory hook
DIS-CORD: a broken cord connecting people - when the connection snaps, disagreement follows.
Word roots
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Examples
“The new policy created discord among team members.”
“Years of discord had weakened the alliance.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The new policy created ______ among team members.”
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discord
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GRE Tip
Discord is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "dissension" or "conflict" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "harmony".
Related GRE Words
antipathy
a deep, settled feeling of dislike or aversion
appease
To pacify or placate someone by acceding to their demands
belligerent
Hostile and aggressive; engaged in war or conflict
discordant
clashing or disagreeing; harsh and inharmonious
dissent
To hold or express opinions that are at variance with those commonly held
dissonance
Lack of harmony; disagreement or inconsistency between ideas, sounds, or statements
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