GRE Word List
SCHISM
division
The meaning of the word schism is division.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| equinox | either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic |
| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality |
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |
| irremediable | not remediable |
| decry | to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly |
| trance | stupor |
| incident | an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening |
| potion | a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine) |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| vise | any of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam |