GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

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compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
raspyharsh
muddleto make turbid or muddy
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces