GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

Random words

WordMeaning
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
pantomimepantomimist
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
stentorianextremely loud
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
broachbrooch
effigyan image or representation especially of a person