Spell Bee Word: renegade

Basic Details

Word: Renegade

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A person who betrays or abandons a group, cause, or set of principles.

Synonyms: Rebel, traitor, outlaw

Antonyms: Loyalist, supporter, follower

Idioms and Phrases

1. Go rogue: To act independently and differently from the expected behaviour. Example: "He decided to go rogue and start his own business instead of following the family tradition."
2. Renegade approach: A way of doing something that is unconventional or breaks the rules. Example: "The designer took a renegade approach by mixing styles that no one thought would work together."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The renegade left the group because he didn’t agree with their plans anymore.

Example 2: In the movie, the main character becomes a renegade, fighting against an unjust system.

Example 3: People often admired her for being a renegade, always challenging the status quo and seeking change.

Fun Fact

The word "renegade" comes from the Spanish word "renegado," which means "disowned." It was originally used to describe someone who had converted to another religion, especially Christianity from Islam during the Reconquista in Spain.

Famous Quote

"The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday's logic." Peter Drucker

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "renegade" mean?

a) A loyal supporter
b) A person who betrays a group
c) A type of plant
d) An animal in the wild

Answer: b) A person who betrays a group

2. Which of these is a synonym of "renegade"?

a) Loyalist
b) Hero
c) Traitor
d) Helper

Answer: c) Traitor

3. Which word is an antonym of "renegade"?

a) Rebel
b) Outlaw
c) Supporter
d) Rogue

Answer: c) Supporter

4. Which sentence uses "renegade" correctly?

a) The renegade finished the race in record time.
b) The renegade decided to follow all the rules strictly.
c) The renegade artist challenged traditional styles in her artwork.
d) The renegade was a great chef who followed the same recipes every day.

Answer: c) The renegade artist challenged traditional styles in her artwork.

5. Which idiom reflects the meaning of "renegade"?

a) Go rogue
b) Follow the crowd
c) Play it safe
d) All in a day’s work

Answer: a) Go rogue