Harmony
easyPositive toneHAR-muh-nee
noun
Definition
The quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole
Memory hook
Think of musical HARMONY - different notes fitting together perfectly to create something beautiful.
Word roots
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Examples
“The team worked together in perfect harmony.”
“The design achieved harmony through balance and proportion.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The team worked together in perfect ______.”
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harmony
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GRE Tip
Harmony is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "accord" or "concord" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "discord".
Related GRE Words
consensus
General agreement among a group
accord
An official agreement or treaty; harmony or accordance
concur
To be of the same opinion; agree
accept
To receive willingly; to agree to or consent to something
integrated
With various parts or aspects linked or coordinated
assent
To express approval or agreement
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