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 |
|---|---|
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |
| pedagogue | teacher |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| latitude | angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as |
| dogmatic | characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts |
| drivel | nonsense |
| jibe | to be in accord : agree |