GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
rationa food allowance for one day
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
warrantedsanction
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
realmkingdom
mendicantbeggar
discomposeto destroy the composure of