Basic Details
Word: Arsenal
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A place where weapons and military equipment are stored; also refers to a collection or store of something (like skills or resources).
Synonyms: Armory, depot, storehouse
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Loaded with arsenals: Having many resources or skills to help in a situation. Example: "She went into the competition loaded with arsenals of knowledge about the subject."
- Open the arsenal: To reveal one's skills or resources for a challenge. Example: "When the game got tough, he decided to open the arsenal and showed everyone his best plays."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The army stored their weapons in a secure arsenal to keep them safe.
Example 2: The artist had an arsenal of paintbrushes and colours for her painting.
Example 3: During the game, the coach used various strategies from her tactical arsenal to win.
Fun Fact
The word "arsenal" comes from the Arabic word "dar as-sina'a," which means "the house of manufacture." It originally referred to a place where weapons were made and stored.
Famous Quote
"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." William James
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "arsenal" mean?
a) A place where food is stored
b) A storage place for weapons and military equipment
c) A type of game
d) A famous painting
Answer: b) A storage place for weapons and military equipment
2. Which of these is a synonym of "arsenal"?
a) Library
b) Armory
c) Garage
d) Kitchen
Answer: b) Armory
3. Which sentence uses "arsenal" correctly?
a) The arsenal flew down the river.
b) She opened her arsenal of skills during the performance.
c) The cat sat in the arsenal.
d) The arsenal baked a cake.
Answer: b) She opened her arsenal of skills during the performance.
4. Which idiom means having many resources or skills?
a) Open the doorway
b) Loaded with arsenals
c) Cross the finish line
d) Bite the bullet
Answer: b) Loaded with arsenals
5. What is the opposite of "arsenal"?
a) N/A
b) A buffet
c) A cloud
d) A garden
Answer: a) N/A
