GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
riftfissure