Root : contra
means against or opposite.
Origin: Latin; ‘contra’
CONTRAST
noun
>> the state of being strikingly different from something else, typically something in juxtaposition or close association.
>>> the degree of difference between tones in a television picture, photograph, or other image.
>>> enhancement of the apparent brightness or clarity of a design provided by the juxtaposition of different colors or textures.
Usage :
The movie portrayed the contrast between rural and urban lifestyle.
John is learning new languages to compare and contrast with English.
CONTRAVENE
verb
>> violate the prohibition or order of.
Usage :
The new law contravenes the Capital’s commitment towards development.
CONTRADICT
noun
>> deny the truth of (a statement), esp. by asserting the opposite.
>>> assert the opposite of a statement made by (someone).
>>> be in conflict with.
Usage :
The survey claims to contradict the company’s claims.
John decided not to contradict her so he said nothing.
CONTRABAND
noun
>> goods that have been imported or exported illegally.
>>> trade in smuggled goods.
>>> goods forbidden to be supplied by neutrals to those engaged in war.
Usage :
The government has declared nationwide war on contraband.
CONTRAFACTUAL
adjective
>> relating to or expressing what has not happened or is not the case.
Usage:
Cold war historiography vividly illustrates how the selection of the counterfactual question to be asked generally anticipates the desired answer.
CONTRARY
adjective
>> opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.
>>> opposed to one another.
>>> blowing in the opposite direction to one’s course; unfavorable.
>>> so related that one or neither but not both must be true.
>> perversely inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired.
Usage :
He ignored contrary advice and agreed on the deal.
The magazine has proved that the contrary is true.