GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
detonationthe action or process of detonating
antithesisthe direct opposite
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
conceitfavorable opinion
clownfarmer
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal