Divisive
mediumdih-VY-siv
adjective
Definition
Tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people
Examples
“The divisive policy split the party into factions.”
“His divisive comments created tension in the workplace.”
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GRE Tip
Divisive is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "polarizing" or "contentious" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "unifying".
Related GRE Words
polarizing
Dividing into sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
heretic
A person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted
fragmented
Broken or separated into distinct parts; lacking unity
pugnacious
Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight
quarrelsome
Given to or characterized by quarreling
dichotomy
A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different
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