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
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
inopportuneinconvenient
drivelnonsense
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage