GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
mausoleuma large tomb
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
soarto fly aloft or about
doggerelloosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
kudospraise given for achievement
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume