Word: Sacred
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is very special or holy and deserves great respect.
Synonyms: Holy, revered, hallowed
Antonyms: Unholy, profane, disrespectful
Example 1: Many cultures have sacred places where they go to worship and pray.
Example 2: The ancient trees in the forest were seen as sacred by the indigenous people.
Example 3: In many religions, holy books are considered sacred and are treated with great care.
The word "sacred" comes from the Latin word "sacer," which means holy or consecrated. It has been used for centuries to refer to things that have a spiritual significance.
"The earth has music for those who listen." - Shakespeare (this reflects the sacredness of nature)
1. What does "sacred" mean?
a) Worthless
b) Very special or holy
c) Common
d) Boring
Answer: b) Very special or holy
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sacred"?
a) Normal
b) Holy
c) Dishonest
d) Cheap
Answer: b) Holy
3. What is an antonym of "sacred"?
a) Sacred
b) Unholy
c) Important
d) Spaceless
Answer: b) Unholy
4. Which sentence uses "sacred" correctly?
a) The sacred dog barked loudly.
b) This document is sacred and must be protected.
c) He found sacred candy on the table.
d) We drew sacred pictures in class.
Answer: b) This document is sacred and must be protected.
5. What does "sacred cow" mean?
a) A common animal
b) Something too important to be criticised
c) A special kind of pet
d) A vegetarian dish
Answer: b) Something too important to be criticised
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