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
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
reparteea quick and witty reply
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
rationalhaving reason or understanding
raffleto engage in a raffle
onusburden