GRE Word List
ANTITHESIS
the direct opposite
The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| marrow | bone marrow |
| inception | an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement |
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| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
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