Set: Gurall Lit Anti- Words

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Term Definition
antibiotic any substance which destroys or slows the development of harmful bacteria or other microorganisms (taken internally)
antibody a substance produced by the body to help fight invading bacteria or other antigens
anticlimax in speaking or writing, a sudden drop in dignity or importance, often with humorous results
anticoagulant a substance which keeps blood from clotting
anticorrosive effective at limiting corrosion (corrosion is the gradual wearing away of a substance--usually metals)
antidote a substance which counteracts a poison
antiestablishment opposed to the principles of a ruling class or inner circle
antihistamine a substance which prevents cold symptoms & allergic reactions by blocking histamines
antihypertensive effective against high blood pressure
antimacassar small covering for the arms or back of a chair to prevent wear & soiling
antioxidant a substance which slows deterioration due to exposure to oxygen
antipathy hatred, a strong dislike (usually towards people)
antipersonnel intended for use against people, as opposed to buildings & machinery
antipodes points opposite one another on the earth
antipyretic a substance effective against fever
antiscorbutic effective against scurvy
antiseptic a substance which inhibits or kills germs & microorganisms (externally)
antithesis an exact opposite
antitrust opposing trusts (trusts are the illegal combination of business to eliminate competition)
antiviral effective against viruses

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Terms 20
Creator NinJA999
Created February 6, 2008
Group Sophmores
Tags gurall, lit, literature, hon, honors, anti
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NinJA999 : Changed anticorrosive → effective at limiting corrosion (corrosion is the gradual waring away of a substance--usually metals) to anticorrosive → effective at limiting corrosion (corrosion is the gradual wearing away of a substance--usually metals)
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  1. antiscorbutic → effective against scurvy - 3 misses
  2. antibiotic → any substance which destroys or slows the development of harmful bacteria or other microorganisms (taken internally) - 1 miss
  3. antibody → a substance produced by the body to help fight invading bacteria or other antigens - 1 miss
  4. antihypertensive → effective against high blood pressure - 1 miss
  5. antimacassar → small covering for the arms or back of a chair to prevent wear & soiling - 1 miss
  6. antipathy → hatred, a strong dislike (usually towards people) - 1 miss
  7. antipodes → points opposite one another on the earth - 1 miss