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
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
propulsivetending or having power to propel
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
servileof or befitting a menial position