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
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
reverberatereflect
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
requiema mass for the dead
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
abnegationdenial
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable