GRE Word List
SCHISM
division
The meaning of the word schism is division.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lechery | inordinate (see inordinate |
| flounder | flatfish |
| seasonal | of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season |
| meander | a winding path or course |
| wax | a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax |
| phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |
| conscientious | meticulous |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| prattle | prate |
| ewe | the female of the sheep especially when mature |