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discrepancy

noun/dɪsˈkrɛpənsi/

definition

a difference or inconsistency between two or more things

example

There was a significant discrepancy between the budget report and the actual expenses incurred last quarter.

synonyms
differenceinconsistencydisparity
word origin — from Latin 'discrepantia', meaning 'a disagreement or difference', from 'discrepare', meaning 'to differ, be discordant'

GRE Vocabulary — Set 80

Set 80 of GRE Vocabulary covers 5 words: discrepancy, disdain, dissent, jubilation, obeisance. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. discrepancy · noun/dɪsˈkrɛpənsi/

    a difference or inconsistency between two or more things

    There was a significant discrepancy between the budget report and the actual expenses incurred last quarter.

    Synonyms: difference, inconsistency, disparity

    Origin: from Latin 'discrepantia', meaning 'a disagreement or difference', from 'discrepare', meaning 'to differ, be discordant'

  2. disdain · noun/dɪsˈdeɪn/

    a feeling of contempt or lack of respect for someone or something

    Her disdain for his laziness was evident in the way she spoke about him to others.

    Synonyms: contempt, scorn, derision

    Origin: from Old French 'desdain', from Latin 'desdēnāre' meaning 'to refuse, reject'.

  3. dissent · noun/dɪˈsɛnt/

    the expression of holding opinions that are different from those previously, commonly, or officially held

    The dissent from the committee members was evident during the heated debate over the proposed policy changes.

    Synonyms: disagreement, protest, opposition

    Origin: from Old French 'dissentir', from Latin 'dissentire', meaning 'to feel differently'

  4. jubilation · noun/ˌdʒuːbəˈleɪʃən/

    a feeling of great happiness and joy

    The crowd erupted in jubilation when the local team won the championship, celebrating their victory with cheers and laughter.

    Synonyms: exultation, celebration, joyfulness

    Origin: from the Latin 'jubilationem', meaning 'a shouting, a rejoicing', derived from 'jubilare', meaning 'to shout for joy'.

  5. obeisance · noun/oʊˈbeɪsəns/

    a gesture of respect or submission

    The knights bowed their heads in obeisance to the king, demonstrating their loyalty and respect.

    Synonyms: homage, respect, deference

    Origin: from Old French 'obeissance', based on Latin 'oboedientia', meaning 'obedience'.