GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
inclementlacking mildness: such as
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
deifyto make a god of
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses