GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

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pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
adjointo add or attach by joining
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
attireto put garments on : dress
padrea Christian clergyman
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
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