Disparate
mediumNeutral toneDIS-puh-rit
adjective
Definition
Essentially different in kind; distinct and not able to be compared directly
Memory hook
DIS-PARATE: things set APART that can't be PAIRED together — fundamentally different.
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Examples
“The two researchers reached disparate conclusions despite analyzing the same data.”
“The company's disparate business units operated with minimal coordination between them.”
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“The two researchers reached ______ conclusions despite analyzing the same data.”
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disparate
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GRE Tip
Disparate is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "dissimilar" or "divergent" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "similar".
Related GRE Words
discordant
clashing or disagreeing; harsh and inharmonious
eclectic
drawing from a diverse range of sources or styles
analogous
Comparable in certain respects; similar
anomaly
Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
discrepancy
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two facts or claims
disparity
A great difference or inequality
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