Word Wisdom 9.2

bona fide

• Real or genuine

• Fake or counterfeit

• Uncertain or ambiguous

• False or misleading

antagonist

• The hero of the story

• A supporting character

• The bad guy, an opponent

• A neutral character

antagonize

• To make someone happy on purpose

• To make someone angry on purpose

• To help someone in need

• To ignore someone's feelings

bonanza

• A type of dance

• A sudden event that brings good luck or success

• A small, unimportant item

• A form of entertainment

protract

• To make something last longer

• To shorten the duration of something

• To enhance the quality of something

• To simplify a complex process

Latin Root: bon, boun

• good

• bad

• neutral

• average

Latin Root: agon

• struggle

• victory

• peace

• defeat

bounty

• A large amount of something good, a reward

• A small token of appreciation

• A type of fruit

• A legal document for claiming property

detractor

• A supporter of a cause

• Someone who criticizes or attacks something

• A person who promotes positivity

• An individual who remains neutral

bonus

• Something extra given as a benefit

• A penalty for poor performance

• A standard payment for services rendered

• A type of discount offered