GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

Random words

WordMeaning
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
submissivesubmitting to others
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
recuperateto get back : regain
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case