Week 20 vocab

Question 1

Talisman

Answer 1

Pos: Noun
Definition: An object with magical powers to bring good luck
Syn: Charm
Ant: jinx
Sentence: My special talisman is shiny.

Question 2

Bovine

Answer 2

Pos: adjective
Definition: in the manner of a cow
Syn: slow
Ant: quick
sentence: He had a bovine expression when I told him how to solve the math problem.

Question 3

Facetious

Answer 3

Pos: adjective
Definition: treating serious issues with inappropriate humor
Syn: flippant
Ant: respectful
sentence: My friend is always facetious when we get sad.

Question 4

Erudite

Answer 4

Pos: adjective
Definition: showing great knowledge or learning.
Syn: intelligent
Ant: dumb
sentence: The erudite man lectured his coworkers and intrigued them to sign his pention.

Question 5

Contrite

Answer 5

Pos: adjective
Definition: deeply remorseful for a bad action
Syn: apologetic
Ant: unrepentant
sentence: The contrite man paid for the broken machine he broke.