ANTI- Against, Opposite Flashcards
Antagonize
Act of incurring or provoking hostility
Antagonist
A person who struggles against in a contest
Antibiotic
A substance produced by a microorganism that destroys other harmful (living) microorganisms
Antidote
A medicine that counteracts (works against) poison or disease
Antipathy
A strong feeling of dislike
Antiseptic
Against infection; capable of destroying microorganisms that cause disease
Antarctica
Continent opposite the Arctic
Anticlimax
Opposite of climax; sudden drop from the important to the commonplace
Antithesis
One idea placed opposite another; exact opposite; also, ideas contrasted in balanced phrases
Antacid
Preventing, neutralizing, or counteracting acidity, as of the stomach
Antiphonal
Pertaining to antiphons/y; responsive
Antitoxin
A substance formed in the body that counteracts a specific toxin
Antonym
A word opposite in meaning to another
