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 |
|---|---|
| compulsive | having power to compel |
| leave-taking | departure |
| peruse | to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study |
| abase | to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem |
| underhand | in a clandestine manner |
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| capricious | governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |