GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

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WordMeaning
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
oustto remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
coalesceto grow together
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
bulgeto jut out : swell
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy