Words That Are Contranyms (Mini #76)

Some word trivia for our mini episode of the Dorky, Geeky Nerdy Trivia podcast this week. I've got 10 contronyms. What's a contronym? Glad you asked A contronym is a word with opposite meanings. For example, sanction can mean a penalty for disobeying a law and official permission or approval for an action. Words can be confusing and I'm here to make it worse. Good luck, number one. To secure or to flee. Bolt #2 completed or ended or destroyed. Finished #3 to supervise or to neglect? Overlook #4 heading to a destination or restrained from movement. Bound #5 to endure or to deteriorate. Where number six, to offer property for rent or to hold such property lease #7 confidently cheerful or bloodthirsty sanguine #8 to desist from doing something or to repeat. Refrain #9A journey or a stumble trip #10 to cover or to remove. Skin all done? How did you do? Brain all twisted? Well, you've got until Wednesday to straighten it out for the regular episode of the show. See you then this has been the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia podcast. You can learn more about the podcast at dorkygeekynerdy.com. You can support the show and get ad free episodes at patreon.com/dorky Geeky Nerdy. This show was written, produced and hosted by me, Brian Rollins. If you're into audiobooks or want to turn your book into an audiobook, contact me at The Voices inmyhead.com. This podcast is copyrighted by Brian Rollins. All rights reserved. Thanks for listening. Phelan O'Connor spent his life killing for men like Legs Diamond and Lucky Luciano, and now it's his turn to face the music. But when vampire Darcy Killian offers him immortality, Phelan enters a world of violence, wealth, and power beyond anything he's ever imagined. Driven by ambition and guilt, Phelan fights his way up the ranks in a battle to justify his sins with success. He's learned the hard way that relationships are vulnerabilities and friends are just enemies in disguise. But he also knows he can't conquer a city alone. Aided by an emotionally crippled genius and a warm hearted call girl, Phelan builds a loyal crew with which to challenge the tyrannical Killians rule. However, will this reawakened humanity prove a fatal flaw or his ace in the hole with his life and the future of the city he loves at stake? Could Phelan play his cards right or is he drawing dead? Drawing Dead by Brian McKinley is book one in the Phelan O'Connor series and narrated by Brian Rollins. Reviewers are calling it awesome, action-packed and a great read. Available now on Audible and Apple Books. Book 2 coming Summer 2025.