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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promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
migrantone that migrates: such as
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety