GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

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WordMeaning
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
encircleto form a circle around : surround
kudospraise given for achievement
oculistophthalmologist
stalematea drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
filchto steal secretly or casually
compartmenta separate division or section