GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
charany of a genus (Salvelinus) of small-scaled trouts with light-colored spots
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
mirewet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh)
halefree from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table