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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| extradition | the 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 |
| conifer | any of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit |
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |
| residual | remainder |
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| resurrect | to raise from the dead |
| onslaught | an especially fierce attack |