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
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
veracioustruthful
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
direexciting horror
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid