GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

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WordMeaning
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
fellskin
oustto remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
dina loud continued noise
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language