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
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited