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Exitpersistent petty criticism or faultfinding
Despite the project's overall success, there was still some carping from the critics about minor details.
Set 44 of GRE Vocabulary covers 5 words: carping, countenance, credence, demagogue, dissonance. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
persistent petty criticism or faultfinding
Despite the project's overall success, there was still some carping from the critics about minor details.
a person's facial expression or demeanor
Her countenance reflected both joy and concern as she listened to the news.
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Despite the lack of evidence, many people still give credence to the idea that aliens have visited Earth.
a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument
The charismatic demagogue rallied the crowd with promises of change, tapping into their deepest fears and frustrations.
a lack of harmony or agreement among elements
The dissonance between the team's goals and individual motivations led to a frustrating work environment.