GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

Random words

WordMeaning
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
comatoseof, resembling, or affected with coma
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
propellantcapable of propelling
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic