GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

Random words

WordMeaning
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
providentfrugal
redressto set right : remedy
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
intersticea space that intervenes between things
unassumingnot assuming : modest
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets