GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
breadthdistance from side to side : width
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
ordainto invest (see invest
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable