Spell Bee Word: adept

Basic Details

Word: Adept

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Very skilled at doing something.

Synonyms: Skilled, proficient, expert, talented

Antonyms: Incompetent, clumsy, unskilled

Idioms and Phrases

1. Adept at juggling: Being very skilled at managing multiple tasks at once. Example: "She is adept at juggling her studies and sports without getting overwhelmed."
2. Spring to adeptness: To quickly become very skilled at something. Example: "He sprang to adeptness in painting after just a few lessons."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She is very adept at playing the piano, often surprising her friends with her talent.

Example 2: The chef was adept at creating new recipes that delighted everyone at the restaurant.

Example 3: After years of practice, he became adept at solving complex puzzles.

Fun Fact

The word "adept" comes from the Latin word "adeptus," which means “having obtained.” It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe someone who has acquired a skill or talent through experience and practice.

Famous Quote

"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." Confucius

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "adept" mean?

a) Very skilled
b) Very old
c) Very simple
d) Very new

Answer: a) Very skilled

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

a) Clumsy
b) Unskilled
c) Proficient
d) Awkward

Answer: c) Proficient

3. What is an antonym of "adept"?

a) Talented
b) Expert
c) Incompetent
d) Skilled

Answer: c) Incompetent

4. Which sentence uses "adept" correctly?

a) She was adept in her sleep
b) He became adept at football after years of practice.
c) The adept tree grew very tall.
d) The adept cake tasted very sweet.

Answer: b) He became adept at football after years of practice.

5. Which idiom relates to being "adept"?

a) Spring to adeptness
b) A piece of cake
c) A snake in the grass
d) Break the ice

Answer: a) Spring to adeptness