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
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
paleontologya science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
cavalcadea procession (see procession
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine