GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

Random words

WordMeaning
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
rendezvousa place appointed for assembling or meeting
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
maladya disease or disorder of the animal body
corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
commandeerto compel to perform military service
desiccateto dry up
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman