GRE Word List
ANTITHESIS
the direct opposite
The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
| animadversion | a critical and usually censorious remark |
| weather | the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness |
| wanton | merciless |
| confidant | one to whom secrets are entrusted |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| predilection | an established preference for something |
| domicile | a dwelling place : place of residence : home |
| prototype | an original model on which something is patterned : archetype |