GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

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WordMeaning
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
mutedbeing mute : silent
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
jocosegiven to joking : merry
impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
ciliatedpossessing cilia
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy