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
defalcatededuct
sophistphilosopher
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
bulkmagnitude
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
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submissivesubmitting to others