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 |
|---|---|
| metropolis | the chief or capital city of a country, state, or region |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| disconcert | to throw into confusion |
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| magnate | a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area |
| mundane | of, relating to, or characteristic of the world |
| gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| dais | a raised platform (as in a hall or large room) |
| congenial | pleasant |