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
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance