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
addressto mark directions for delivery on
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
outgoinggoing away : departing
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity