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contra
Preposition
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against; in opposition or contrast to
Consider the problems of the nurse contra those of the doctor.
contra
Noun
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A contra was a member of a particular guerrilla group in Nicaragua.
asset
Noun
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A thing that has value. It may be worth money, but may just be useful.
One asset was his car and another was his house.
Jimmy's skills have been a real asset to the team.