GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

Random words

WordMeaning
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
desperatehaving lost hope
cringeto recoil in distaste
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
chortleto sing or chant exultantly