opposite to; very opposed in nature or character
His actions were contrary to his stated beliefs.
Vocabulary like contrary appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
showing strong scorn
argue or struggle against
argument; a point asserted as part of an argument
quarrelsome; inclined to dispute, even to engage in law suits
sharing a common border
depending on; a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
distortion; the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
differ; be in contradiction with
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