GRE Word List

ANTITHESIS

the direct opposite

The meaning of the word antithesis is the direct opposite.

Random words

WordMeaning
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
odoroushaving an odor: such as
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
piscatorialpiscatory
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console