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
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motleyvariegated in color
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antithesisthe direct opposite
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
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