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
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
refraincurb
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
raffleto engage in a raffle
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy