GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
microcosma little world
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
secularof or relating to the worldly or temporal
foddersomething fed to domestic animals
opulencewealth
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse