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
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
galleona heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings