GRE Word List

ANTAGONISM

opposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle

The meaning of the word antagonism is opposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle.

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WordMeaning
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
pryto look closely or inquisitively
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish