GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class