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
sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing
plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
congruentcongruous
grumbleto mutter in discontent
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
unkemptnot combed
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
overthrowoverturn