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
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
hubbubnoise