GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

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WordMeaning
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
refraincurb
dowseto plunge into water
itineranttraveling from place to place
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law