Prefix contra-, counter- Definition Match

Which word means to express the opposite?

• contrast

• contradict

• contrarian

• contrary

Something that is completely different; opposite in nature, opinion, or action is _____.

• counterclockwise

• counterbalance

• contrast

• contrary

Which word means a weight used to balance an opposite weight?

• counterfeit

• counterbalance

• counterclockwise

• counterexample

Being the opposite of real; fake or artificial is called _____.

• counterfeit

• counterintuitive

• contraband

• contradict

To look at different things to see how they are opposites or not related means _____.

• contrast

• counterbalance

• counterclockwise

• counterexample

Which word means in the direction that is opposite of the direction the hands on the clock move?

• counterintuitive

• counterfeit

• counterclockwise

• counterexample

A person who thinks differently from others; a person who does the opposite of what is expected is a _____.

• contrast

• counterbalance

• contrarian

• contrary

Which word means anything that is against the law to buy or sell?

• contraband

• contradict

• contrarian

• contrary

Which word means going against your gut feeling or common sense?

• contrarian

• counterintuitive

• contraband

• contradict

An example used to support a claim or statement that is the opposite of another claim or statement is called a _____.

• contraband

• counterintuitive

• counterfeit

• counterexample