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

WordMeaning
occidentwest
reverendworthy of reverence : revered
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
remediablecapable of being remedied