GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

Random words

WordMeaning
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
restitutionan act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey