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
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
annalsa record of events arranged in yearly sequence
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
invalidateto make invalid
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty