GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

Random words

WordMeaning
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
tactfulhaving or showing tact
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
expatriatebanish
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
bewareto be on one's guard