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
appurtenancesaccessory objects
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
implicationsomething implied: such as
affirmationthe act of affirming
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
generateto bring into existence: such as
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat