GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
fusionthe act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
validateto make legally valid : ratify
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance