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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| interloper | one that interlopes: such as |
| dissent | to withhold assent or approval |
| amnesty | the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals |
| atone | to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome |
| functional | of, connected with, or being a function |
| culprit | one accused of or charged with a crime |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| salient | moving by leaps or springs : jumping |
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |
| scintilla | spark |