ant/anti, contra/counter, ob Flashcards
antagonist
a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.
antisocial
not sociable; not wanting the company of others
antiseptic
a substance that prevents infection in a wound and prevent infection.
contrast
to be different especially in a way that is very obvious; to compare two people or things to show how they are different.
contradiction
a difference or disagreement between two things which means that both cannot be true
counterbalance
a weight used to balance another weight; to balance or offset.
counterproductive
not helpful; making the thing you want to happen less likely to happen.
obnoxious
unpleasant in a way that makes people feel offended, annoyed or disgusted.
obstinate
refusing to change your behavior or your ideas; stubborn
obstruct
to block something, such as a pipe or street so that things cannot more through easily; to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of something or someone.