GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
pendantsomething suspended: such as
oculistophthalmologist
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement
microcosma little world
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion