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

WordMeaning
monochromea painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative