GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

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WordMeaning
implyto express indirectly
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
meleea confused struggle
provincialthe superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order