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
irremediablenot remediable
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
decreean order usually having the force of law
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person
plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
moleculethe smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties (see property