Essentials - English Vocabulary - Week 9
contrary:
[KON-trer-ee) Adjective/Noun
Meaning
Opposite in nature or character. (adj.) Something that is the opposite. (n.) ●
Usage ●
Contrary to popular belief, being a celebrity is difficult and requires a lot of work. (adj.) She presented a very convincing contrary of the argument. (n.)
Synonyms
antagonistic, adverse, conflicting, contradictory, discordant
Antonyms
agreeable, consistent, friendly
contrived:
[kuh n-TRAHYVD) Adjective
Meaning
Obviously planned or forced.
Usage
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Everybody knew that was a contrived story which was fake. The movie plot seems contrived and boring.
Synonyms
false, phony, overly planned
Antonyms
genuine, real
convene:
[(kuh n-VEEN) Verb
Meaning
To come together or assemble, usually for some public purpose.
Usage
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The participants are convening in the auditorium. In case of an emergency, all students and faculty should calmly convene in the open field.
Synonyms
meet, assemble, gather, summon
Antonyms
disperse, divide
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