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
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
malcontenta discontented person:
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent