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
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
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winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
figurea number symbol : numeral
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
retortto pay or hurl back : return
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