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 |
|---|---|
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |
| sonic | utilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves |
| mite | any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors |
| dour | stern |
| weird | of strange or extraordinary character : odd |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| remote | separated by an interval or space greater than usual |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
| tutelary | having the guardianship of a person or a thing |
| lull | to cause to sleep or rest : soothe |