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contrary

Posted on October 25, 2013October 25, 2013 by admin

adjective kan trer i [or] kən trer i 1. totally different; opposite. example: You and I hold contrary views. example: The two boys headed off in contrary directions. 2. not favorable; adverse….

averse

Posted on October 24, 2013October 21, 2013 by admin

ə vuhrs adjective strongly opposed or disinclined; unwilling (usu. fol. by to). example: She was averse to lending her son any more money. example: I’m not averse to dancing; I’m just not…

adverse

Posted on October 23, 2013October 25, 2019 by admin

aed vərs [or] əd vərs adjective 1. opposed to or conflicting with one’s purposes or desires. example: The adverse vote on the director’s proposal was unexpected. example: The captain was used to…

misplace

Posted on October 22, 2013October 21, 2013 by admin

mihs pleIs transitive verb 1. to put (something) where it doesn’t belong; lose. example: My mother constantly misplaces her glasses. 2. to apply or give inappropriately. example: He misplaced his affections on…

displace

Posted on October 21, 2013October 16, 2013 by admin

dIs pleIs transitive verb 1. to force out of a homeland or established place. example: The war displaced thousands of families. 2. to move out of the customary or proper place. example:…

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