ant/anti, contra/counter, ob Flashcards

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antagonist

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a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.

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antisocial

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not sociable; not wanting the company of others

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antiseptic

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a substance that prevents infection in a wound and prevent infection.

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contrast

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to be different especially in a way that is very obvious; to compare two people or things to show how they are different.

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contradiction

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a difference or disagreement between two things which means that both cannot be true

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counterbalance

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a weight used to balance another weight; to balance or offset.

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counterproductive

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not helpful; making the thing you want to happen less likely to happen.

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obnoxious

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unpleasant in a way that makes people feel offended, annoyed or disgusted.

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obstinate

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refusing to change your behavior or your ideas; stubborn

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obstruct

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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.

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