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ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
dapperneat and trim in appearance
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
agapewide open : gaping
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate