Spell Bee Word: assault

Basic Details

Word: Assault

Part of Speech: Noun / Verb

Meaning: Noun: A violent attack; Verb: To suddenly or violently attack someone.

Synonyms: Attack, offence, aggression

Antonyms: Defence, protection, peace

Idioms and Phrases

1. Assault on the senses: A strong and overwhelming effect on the senses. Example: "The vibrant colours and loud music created an assault on the senses at the fair."
2. Verbal assault: An aggressive or hurtful spoken attack. Example: "The argument escalated into a verbal assault, with both sides shouting at each other."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The police were called when there was an assault reported in the park.

Example 2: He felt that the sudden questions were an assault on his confidence.

Example 3: During the debate, she launched an assault on her opponent's ideas with strong arguments.

Fun Fact

The word "assault" comes from the Latin word "assultare," which means "to jump at" or "to attack." This is fitting, as assaults often happen suddenly and unexpectedly!

Famous Quote

"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance." Franklin D. Roosevelt

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "assault" mean as a noun?

a) A type of food
b) A violent attack
c) A place to rest
d) A friendly conversation

Answer: b) A violent attack

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

a) Defence
b) Conversation
c) Attack
d) Relaxation

Answer: c) Attack

3. Which sentence uses "assault" correctly as a verb?

a) The flowers bloom in spring.
b) They will assault the beach during the picnic.
c) The children assaulted the cake at the party.
d) The athlete assaulted his records in the competition.

Answer: d) The athlete assaulted his records in the competition.

4. Which idiom refers to a strong effect on the senses?

a) Assault on the senses
b) Jump the gun
c) An arm and a leg
d) Hit the nail on the head

Answer: a) Assault on the senses

5. What is the opposite of "assault"?

a) Attack
b) Defence
c) Assault
d) Offence

Answer: b) Defence