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
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
seemlygood-looking
patentopen to public inspection
stoutstrong of character: such as
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
abateto decrease in force or intensity
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees