GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

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WordMeaning
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
passiveacted upon by an external agency
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
portlydignified
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
combustiblecapable of combustion
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name