B2
bookish vs literary
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| bookishadjective/ˈbʊk.ɪʃ/ | Meaning fond of reading and studying, often more than of sport or social life | Goes with bookish child | Example As a bookish child, she preferred the library to the playground. |
| literaryadjective/ˈlɪt.ə.rer.i/ | Meaning connected with literature, or with the kind of language used in books and poems | Goes with literary work | Example The Tale of Kieu is the most famous literary work in Vietnam. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He was a quiet, child with few friends.