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 |
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amiable | friendly, sociable, and congenial |
understate | to represent as less than is the case |
skinflint | a person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser |
downcast | low in spirit : dejected |
kernel | the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut |
mandate | an authoritative command |
adjoin | to add or attach by joining |
whimsical | resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice |
hilarity | boisterous merriment or laughter |
dainty | something delicious to the taste |