GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
clapperone that claps: such as
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
apostateone who commits apostasy