GRE Word List
DICHOTOMY
a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
The meaning of the word dichotomy is a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dossier | a file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject |
| gauche | lacking social experience or grace |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous |
| encompass | include |
| infiltrate | to enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes |
| homily | a usually short sermon |
| requisition | the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action |
| mentor | a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus |
| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |