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
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
trekto make one's way arduously
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
emulateto strive to equal or excel