GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
emanateto come out from a source
ponderousof very great weight
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly