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 |
|---|---|
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |
| nutrition | the act or process of nourishing or being nourished |
| proselytize | to induce someone to convert to one's faith |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| detached | standing by itself : separate |
| integrity | firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility |
| gradation | a series forming successive stages |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| volition | the power of choosing or determining : will |