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
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
comatoseof, resembling, or affected with coma
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
vergebrink
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
spatefreshet