Rootonym 20 February Answers are published below and we have included the root word, it’s meaning, the hint so that you can get a little help and trying to figure it out yourself, and finally we have included the answer if you cannot figure it out yourself.
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CONTRA | Root means ‘opposite, against’
To deny the truth of; to state the opposite of what is said; to disagree (verb)
hintJeff considers it extremely rude to ________ either of his parents in public.for exampleJeff considers it extremely rude to CONTRADICT either of his parents in public.answer:CONTRADICT
Opposite in nature, position, direction or character; unfavorable (adjective)
hintThe lifeguard cautioned children not to swim in a direction ________ to waves.for exampleThe lifeguard cautioned children not to swim in a direction CONTRARY to waves.answer:CONTRARY
To compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; to note opposite qualities (verb)
hintWarm temperatures today certainly ________ with the cooler weather yesterday.for exampleWarm temperatures today certainly CONTRAST with the cooler weather yesterday.answer:CONTRAST
An unusually prolonged dispute or discussion concerning a matter of opposing views; argument (noun)
hintEllen was distressed by the heated ________ at the meeting concerning road repairs.for exampleEllen was distressed by the heated CONTROVERSY at the meeting concerning road repairs.answer:CONTROVERSY
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