GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

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WordMeaning
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
thralla state of servitude or submission
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
miscellanyseparate writings collected in one volume
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation