GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

Random words

WordMeaning
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
psychopathicof, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
violatebreak
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
queasycausing nausea