Basic Details
Word: Atrocious
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Extremely bad or shocking; very unpleasant.
Synonyms: Horrible, dreadful, appalling
Antonyms: Excellent, wonderful, admirable
Idioms and Phrases
- Atrocious behaviour: This phrase refers to actions that are very bad or unacceptable. Example: "The student's atrocious behaviour in class led to a meeting with his parents."
- Atrocious crime: This phrase means a crime that is very serious or shocking. Example: "The city was upset by the news of an atrocious crime that took place last night."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The weather last weekend was atrocious; it rained heavily and caused flooding in several areas.
Example 2: The book received many reviews describing it as an atrocious piece of writing, lacking plot and character development.
Example 3: The teams performance was atrocious, as they failed to score even a single point in the match.
Fun Fact
The word "atrocious" comes from the Latin word "atrox," which means "fierce" or "cruel." It was first used in English during the early 17th century to describe extremely bad acts or conditions.
Famous Quote
"The only thing worse than an atrocious event is inaction." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "atrocious" mean?
a) Extremely good
b) Tripled in size
c) Extremely bad or shocking
d) Very friendly
Answer: c) Extremely bad or shocking
2. Which of these is a synonym of "atrocious"?
a) Horrible
b) Quick
c) Kind
d) Bright
Answer: a) Horrible
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "atrocious"?
a) Dreadful
b) Wonderful
c) Appalling
d) Horrible
Answer: b) Wonderful
4. Which sentence uses "atrocious" correctly?
a) The weather was atrocious, ruining our picnic plans.
b) The cake was so atrocious that everyone asked for seconds.
c) He had an atrocious talent for singing.
d) The flower garden looked atrocious with bright colours.
Answer: a) The weather was atrocious, ruining our picnic plans.
5. Which idiom relates to "atrocious"?
a) Atrocious behaviour
b) Running on empty
c) A picture is worth a thousand words
d) Jumping the gun
Answer: a) Atrocious behaviour
