GRE Word List
ANTITHESIS
the direct opposite
The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| permeable | capable of being permeated : penetrable |
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| opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
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| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| bluff | having a broad flattened front |
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