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
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
solventable to pay all legal debts
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
colloquyconversation
sidetracksiding
incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned