GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

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WordMeaning
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
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sapthe fluid part of a plant
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
politicpolitical
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception