Word Definition W26-27-28

What is the meaning of the verb “relinquish”?

• To give up something such as a responsibility or claim

• To solve or end a problem

• To repeat the words of someone else

• To be a sign of something

What does “tentative” mean?

• A feeling of nervousness

• Basic or simple

• Not certain or agreed upon

• Poisonous

What is a “sovereign”?

• An object believed to bring good luck

• A king or queen

• A crime of betrayal

• A place from where a person can look at something

When waiting for the results of a competition, the audience often feels a lot of ________.
(Definition: A feeling of excitement or nervousness while waiting for something to happen)

The detective worked hard to ________ the mystery of the missing painting.
(Definition: To solve or end a problem or difficulty)

The ancient coin was considered a ________ by its owner, believed to bring good luck.
(Definition: An object believed to bring good luck or to keep its owner safe from harm)

The word "toxic" means something is harmless and beneficial.

• True

• False

"Treason" refers to a crime involving betrayal of one's country.

• True

• False

"Viewpoint" means the same as “opinion” in all contexts.

• True

• False

Write down the word that matches the given meaning:

a thing that you can choose to do or have out of two or more possibilities