GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
delugean overflowing of the land by water
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
shackhut
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original