GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

Random words

WordMeaning
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
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gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
betokento typify beforehand : presage
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acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
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