Juxtapose
mediumJUK-stuh-pohz
verb
Definition
to place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison
Examples
“The curator chose to juxtapose the modern sculptures with Renaissance paintings.”
“By juxtaposing the two speeches, the historian exposed how the leader's tone had hardened.”
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GRE Tip
Juxtapose is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "compare" or "contrast" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "separate".
Related GRE Words
analogous
Comparable in certain respects; similar
disparate
Essentially different in kind; distinct and not able to be compared directly
commensurate
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
tantamount
equivalent in effect or value to something else
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
abiding
Lasting for a long time; enduring and unchanging
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