GRE Word List
ANTITHESIS
the direct opposite
The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| comatose | of, resembling, or affected with coma |
| accrue | to come into existence as a legally enforceable claim |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| propellant | capable of propelling |
| immutable | not capable of or susceptible to change |
| deadpan | marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression |
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |
| indifferent | marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic |