Basic Details
Word: Avalanche
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large mass of snow, ice, and rock that suddenly falls down a mountain.
Synonyms: Landslide, snowslide
Antonyms: Stability, calmness
Idioms and Phrases
- Like an avalanche: To describe something that happens suddenly and overwhelmingly. Example: "The news of her promotion came like an avalanche, surprising everyone in the office."
- Caught in an avalanche: To be overwhelmed by a situation. Example: "He felt like he was caught in an avalanche when his workload doubled unexpectedly."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The avalanche swept down the mountain, covering everything in its path with snow and debris.
Example 2: Skiers must be cautious during winter when there is a risk of an avalanche in the mountains.
Example 3: The scientists studied the area carefully to predict the likelihood of an avalanche occurring after heavy snowfall.
Fun Fact
Did you know that there are different types of avalanches? Some are wet avalanches that occur during melting snow, while others are dry avalanches from loose powder snow!
Famous Quote
"An avalanche is a good metaphor for life: it begins with a small thing that gathers momentum." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "avalanche" mean?
a) A sudden flood
b) A large mass of snow and rock
c) A type of earthquake
d) A storm in the sea
Answer: b) A large mass of snow and rock
2. Which of these is a synonym of "avalanche"?
a) Snowstorm
b) Landslide
c) Earthquake
d) Tornado
Answer: b) Landslide
3. Which sentence uses "avalanche" correctly?
a) The avalanche made her smile brightly.
b) The avalanche made the buildings shake violently.
c) The avalanche fell down the mountain with great speed.
d) The avalanche was beautiful to watch.
Answer: c) The avalanche fell down the mountain with great speed.
4. Which idiom describes something occurring suddenly and overwhelmingly?
a) Caught in an avalanche
b) Like an avalanche
c) Riding the wave
d) As smooth as ice
Answer: b) Like an avalanche
5. What is the opposite of "avalanche"?
a) Stability
b) Earthquake
c) Flood
d) Storm
Answer: a) Stability
