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
muralof, relating to, or resembling a wall
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
gauchelacking social experience or grace
recuperateto get back : regain
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle