Vocabulary:
*All definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and the first sentence are done by Hope *All sentences and pictures are done by Farrah Sobriquet- noun Definition: a nickname Synonyms: by-name Antonyms: name My sentence: Kevin's sobriquet is Freak because he was given it by his peers. Cretin- noun Definition: a person suffering for cretinism; a stupid, or mentally defective person Synonyms: creep, fool Antonyms: brain My sentence: A cretin is what Freak calls Tony B. by reason of him being a mentally defective person. Boiler- noun Definition: a vessel, as a kettle, for boiling or heating Synonyms: buzzword Antonyms: original saying My sentence: In chapter 19 of Freak the Mighty, Kenny tied Max to a boiler, and covered Max's mouth with a piece of his shirt. Invincible- adjective Definition: incapable or being conquered, defeated, or subdued Synonyms: bulletproof Antonyms: beatable My sentence: Freak the Mighty is described as invincible since the duo's unbreakable bond is very strong. Postulate- verb Definition: to claim or assume the existence or truth of, especially as a basic for reasoning of arguing Synonyms: hypothesize Antonyms: calculate My sentence: Max never wanted to postulate because he thought that he didn't have enough brain power. Divulged- verb Definition: to disclose or reveal (something private, secret, or previously unknown Synonyms: admit Antonyms: conceal My sentence: Freak instructs Max not to divulge any secrets he tells him because he doesn't want word to get out. Unvanquished- verb Definition: to not be conquered or subdue by superior force, as in battle Synonyms: invisible Antonyms: conquer My Sentence: Freak mentions that Freak the Mighty is an unvanquished team because Max and Freak have never been defeated by someone else. Archetype- noun Definition: a collectively inherited unconscious idea, pattern of thought, etc., universally present in individual psyches Synonyms: form, ideal Antonyms: disorganization My sentence: Max didn't know what the word archetype means, so Freak had Max look it up in the dictionary. Fealty- noun Definition: fidelity to a lord, usually sworn to by a vassal Synonyms: faithfulness Antonyms: disloyalty My sentence: Freak had Max pledge his fealty, but Max didn't know what fealty meant. Grim- adjective Definition: stern and admitting of no appeasement or compromise Synonyms: bleak Antonyms: cheerful My sentence: Grim is Max's grandfather, but the word grim also means to be scared and shocked. |