Anathema
nounGREHard
Definition
something or someone greatly disliked
Example Usage
"Violence was anathema to her beliefs."
Synonyms
abominationcursebane
Antonyms
blessingboon
Tags
#gre#noun#gre#hard
How to Use "Anathema"
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Context
This word is commonly used in GRE contexts. It's a hard level word.
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In Writing
Use "Anathema" to make your writing more precise. It works well in formal and academic contexts.
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Remember
Associate "Anathema" with its synonyms: abomination, curse, bane. This helps with recall.
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