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
betrothto promise to marry
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect