contra-,counter- Vocab. Flashcard

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What does 'contraband' mean?

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Goods that are illegal to import or export.

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What is 'counterfeit' money?

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Fake money that is made to look like real currency.

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Define 'contrarian'.

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A person who opposes or rejects popular opinion.

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What does it mean to 'contradict' someone?

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To assert the opposite of what someone else has said.

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What does 'contrary' mean?

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Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.

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What is the meaning of 'counterintuitive'?

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Something that goes against what one would intuitively expect.

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What is a 'counterexample'?

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An example that disproves a statement or proposition.

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Define 'contrast'.

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To compare in such a way as to emphasize differences.

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What does 'counterargument' mean?

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An argument that opposes another argument.

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What is 'counterproductive'?

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Having the opposite of the desired effect.