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
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly