Ious
likely to cause disagreement or an argument.
Contentious
being the exact opposite or completely different in nature, direction, or meaning.
Contrary
The classroom had a ______ amount of books—there were books covering nearly every shelf and table.
Copious
If your opinion is the opposite of someone else’s, your opinion is ______ to theirs.
Contrary
present in large quantities, abundant, or yielding a very large supply.
Copious
a statement, idea, or situation that is directly opposed to another.
Contradiction
Someone who is willing to take a bold or risky action could be described as ______.
Audacious.
He brought outside food into the classroom, which Ms. Nichols took from him. This food would be considered ________.
Contraband.
extremely bold, daring, or willing to take surprising risks, often in a way that breaks traditional rules or conventions
Audacious
goods that are illegal to possess, buy, and sell.
Contraband
A person who frequently changes their mood, plans, or behavior without warning can be described as ______.
Capricious.
The two characters gave completely different accounts of what happened. Their stories were in ______.
Contradiction.
outstandingly bad, shocking, or glaringly noticeable in a negative way.
Egregious
The two students were constantly arguing about whose idea was better. Their relationship had become ______.
Contentious.
A sign says, “No food or drinks in the library,” but a student secretly brings in a bag of chips. The chips would be considered ______ because they are prohibited from being brought into the library.
Contraband.
a person, action, or thing prone to sudden, unpredictable changes in mood, behavior, or direction.
Capricious
The student knew the school rule but deliberately destroyed another student's project anyway. The teacher described the behavior as an ______ act.
Egregious.
A student claims, “I never took the phone,” but later admits, “I took it from the desk.” The two statements are in ______.
Contradiction.