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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frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
condescendto assume an air of superiority
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows