GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

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WordMeaning
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
precipitousprecipitate
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion