Podcast
Questions and Answers
What does the word 'contra' mean?
What does the word 'contra' mean?
- disagree
- support
- against (correct)
- unite
What does 'contrast' refer to?
What does 'contrast' refer to?
comparing two things by showing how they are different from one another
What does 'contravene' mean?
What does 'contravene' mean?
to go against a rule or law
What does 'countermand' mean?
What does 'countermand' mean?
What does 'contrary' mean?
What does 'contrary' mean?
What does 'counteract' refer to?
What does 'counteract' refer to?
What does 'counterfeit' mean?
What does 'counterfeit' mean?
What does 'contradict' mean?
What does 'contradict' mean?
What does 'contraband' refer to?
What does 'contraband' refer to?
What does 'counterintuitive' mean?
What does 'counterintuitive' mean?
What does 'counterclockwise' mean?
What does 'counterclockwise' mean?
Study Notes
Prefix Meaning
- "Contra" and "counter" both signify opposition or being against something.
Vocabulary and Definitions
- Contra: Used to indicate being against or opposite to something.
- Contrast: Refers to comparing two things, highlighting their differences.
- Contravene: Means to violate or go against a law or established rule.
- Countermand: Involves canceling or reversing a prior order with an opposing directive.
- Contrary: Describes a tendency to oppose or contradict what others choose or do.
- Counteract: Means to take action against something, providing a form of opposition.
- Counterfeit: Refers to something made to imitate with the intent to deceive, appearing as genuine.
- Contradict: Involves denying the truth of a statement by asserting an opposing claim.
- Contraband: Items that are illegally imported or exported, violating trade laws.
- Counterintuitive: Describes actions or ideas that contradict common sense or initial instincts.
- Counterclockwise: Direction opposite to the movement of a clock's hands.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Explore the meanings and uses of the prefixes 'contra' and 'counter' through these flashcards. This quiz will help you understand words that convey opposition and contrast in various contexts. Perfect for vocabulary-building exercises!
