Basic Details
Word: Adulterated
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Made worse or less pure by adding something harmful or of lower quality.
Synonyms: Contaminated, diluted, tainted
Antonyms: Pure, unblemished, genuine
Idioms and Phrases
- All that glitters is not gold: Not everything that looks valuable is actually valuable. Example: "The shiny coins looked nice, but they were adulterated, proving that all that glitters is not gold."
- Don't judge a book by its cover: Don't form an opinion just based on appearances, as something may be adulterated despite seeming good. Example: "The pretty packaging was deceptive; when we opened it, we realised we shouldnt judge a book by its cover as the product was adulterated."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The shop was fined for selling adulterated milk that contained harmful additives.
Example 2: Consumers should always check the labels to ensure that the food they buy is not adulterated.
Example 3: She was disappointed to discover that her favourite fruit juice had been adulterated and tasted artificial.
Fun Fact
The term "adulterate" comes from the Latin word "adulterare," which means "to corrupt" or "to make impure." The practice of adulteration has existed for centuries, particularly in the food and beverage industry.
Famous Quote
"The truth is rarely pure and never simple." Oscar Wilde
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "adulterated" mean?
a) Made better
b) Made worse by adding something harmful
c) Completely safe
d) Very clean
Answer: b) Made worse by adding something harmful
2. Which of these is a synonym of "adulterated"?
a) Pure
b) Tainted
c) Clear
d) Clean
Answer: b) Tainted
3. Which word is an antonym of "adulterated"?
a) Contaminated
b) Genuine
c) Dilute
d) Impure
Answer: b) Genuine
4. Which sentence uses "adulterated" correctly?
a) She pleased her friends with an adulterated cake.
b) The newly released movie was highly adulterated with special effects.
c) The scientists discovered that the water was adulterated with harmful substances.
d) He collected adulterated stamps from around the world.
Answer: c) The scientists discovered that the water was adulterated with harmful substances.
5. Which idiom warns against judging something based on its appearance?
a) A penny for your thoughts
b) Don't judge a book by its cover
c) Actions speak louder than words
d) Break a leg
Answer: b) Don't judge a book by its cover
