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
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
executorone who executes something
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
douseto plunge into water
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful