GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

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WordMeaning
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
certitudethe state of being or feeling certain
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable