GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

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guilelessinnocent
portlydignified
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
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