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
anarchyabsence of government
fraileasily led into evil
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
fineryornament
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
plumagethe feathers of a bird
regicidea person who kills a king
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as