GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
fervorintensity of feeling or expression
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament