GRE Word List

SCHISM

division

The meaning of the word schism is division.

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stocka store or supply accumulated or available
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arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
clipencompass
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
gruntto utter a grunt