GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
prowessdistinguished bravery
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
ignoblecharacterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
plumagethe feathers of a bird
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars