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.

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WordMeaning
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
muddleto make turbid or muddy
hurlrush
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate