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
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
hallowedholy
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
ideologya manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture
rostera roll or list of personnel
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises