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
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
generateto bring into existence: such as
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence