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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| proverb | a brief popular epigram or maxim : adage |
| mangy | affected with or resulting from mange |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| warp | a series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft |
| translucent | permitting the passage of light: |
| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |