GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

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WordMeaning
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
machinationsan act of machinating
abateto decrease in force or intensity
nexusconnection
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way