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
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
pedagogueteacher
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
reprisala retaliatory act
planeairplane
appendattach
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
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