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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| placebo | a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| ramify | to split up into branches or constituent parts |
| projectile | a body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| sloth | disinclination to action or labor : indolence |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |