GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

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WordMeaning
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
strutto become turgid : swell