CONTRONYMS IV
Contronyms, or auto-antonyms, are self-contradictory words like CLEAVE and SANCTION.
Can you think of a word that could mean either ....................
1. To fasten together or to collapse
2. A loving tie or a military battle
3. Getting easier or getting worse
4. Slightly or exceedingly
5. Activate or de-activate
6. Show or conceal
Answers:
1. BUCKLE
2. ENGAGEMENT
3. DOWNHILL
4. QUITE (quite nice - quite out of the question)
5. OFF (The alarm went off. I turned it off.)
6. SCREEN
Monday, June 18, 2018
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