GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

Random words

WordMeaning
buoyanthaving buoyancy
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
incoherentlacking coherence: such as