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 |
|---|---|
| nauseous | causing nausea or disgust : nauseating |
| biennial | occurring every two years |
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| censor | a person who supervises conduct and morals: such as |
| bedizen | to dress or adorn gaudily |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| compartment | a separate division or section |
| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |
| chaffing | the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |