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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| query | question |
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| dissemble | to hide under a false appearance |
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| unfetter | to free from fetters |
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| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |