Vocab List 16: Contra-/Anti-

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Opposite expression

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contradict

Front

Completely different; opposite in nature, opinion, or action.

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Contrary

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Direction opposite to clock hands

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counterclockwise

Front

Example supporting a claim opposite another.

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counterexample

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Opposite of real; fake or artificial

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counterfeit

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Designed to fight disease

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Antibacterial

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Medicine against poison

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antidote

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Substance to fight allergies

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Antihistamine

Front

Word meaning the opposite of another word

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antonym

Front

Not identical on both sides; opposing sides.

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Asymmetric