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
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
lumberto move ponderously