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 |
|---|---|
| vernal | of, relating to, or occurring in the spring |
| vaunted | highly or widely praised or boasted about |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| scuffle | to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion |
| trek | to make one's way arduously |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |
| emulate | to strive to equal or excel |