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
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
rabidextremely violent : furious
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
blackballto vote against
inanimatenot animate:
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
auxiliaryoffering or providing help