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
rankrelative standing or position
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
religiousrelating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity
retrenchcut down
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly