C2
antithetical vs contradictory
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| antitheticaladjective/ˌæn.tɪˈθet.ɪ.kəl/ | Meaning completely opposed to something, or directly contrasting with it | Goes with antithetical to | Example His rude behavior is antithetical to everything the school stands for. |
| contradictoryadjective/ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪk.tər.i/ | Meaning saying or showing opposite things, so that both cannot be true | Goes with contradictory evidence | Example We got contradictory advice from the two doctors. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The two leaders held views on how to run the economy.