GRE Word List

DISJUNCTION

a sharp cleavage : disunion

The meaning of the word disjunction is a sharp cleavage : disunion.

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hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
apostateone who commits apostasy
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext