GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
posthumousborn after the death of the father
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
reparteea quick and witty reply
viablecapable of living
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment