GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

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WordMeaning
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
putrefyto make putrid
correlationthe state or relation of being correlated
encircleto form a circle around : surround
providentfrugal
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame