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Prefixes contra- and counter-
definitions of words
10
Language - English
5th Grade
02/26/2008

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contraband

Definition

anything that is against the law to buy or sell

Term

contradict

Definition

to express the opposite

Term

contrarian

Definition

a person who thinks differntly from other people; a person who does the opposite of what is expected

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contrary

Definition

completely different; opposite in nature, opinion, or action

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contrast

Definition

to look at different things to see how they are opposites or not related

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counterbalance

Definition

a weight used to balance an opposite weight

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counterclockwise

Definition

in the direction that is opposite of direction the hands on the clock move

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counterexample

Definition

an example used to support a claim or statement that is the opposite of another claim or statement

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counterfeit

Definition

being the opposite of real; fake or artificial

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counterintuitive

Definition

goes against your gut feeling or common sense

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