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
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
distendextend
spruceto make spruce
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery