Spell Bee Word: beast

Basic Details

Word: Beast

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A large, dangerous, or wild animal; can also refer to a person with very bad behaviour.

Synonyms: Creature, animal, brute

Antonyms: Human, angel

Idioms and Phrases

1. Beast of burden: An animal that is used to carry heavy loads. Example: "The donkey is often considered a beast of burden in rural areas."
2. Fight like a beast: To fight fiercely or with great determination. Example: "She decided to fight like a beast in the final match."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The beast prowled through the dark forest, searching for its next meal.

Example 2: In the movie, the hero had to confront the terrible beast guarding the treasure.

Example 3: He may look tough, but deep down, he is not a beast; he simply needs to be understood.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "beast" comes from the Latin word "bestia," which means a wild animal? It has been used in English since the 14th century!

Famous Quote

"The beast is the man who bristles at no man's reproach." - Edwin Arnold

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "beast" mean?

a) A type of tree
b) A large, dangerous animal
c) A small insect
d) A kind of plant

Answer: b) A large, dangerous animal

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

a) Human
b) Creature
c) Chair
d) Car

Answer: b) Creature

3. Which is an antonym of "beast"?

a) Snake
b) Wolf
c) Angel
d) Tiger

Answer: c) Angel

4. Which sentence uses "beast" correctly?

a) The beast flew over the tree.
b) The beast is a symbol of power in the story.
c) The beast was playing with a ball.
d) The beast wore a beautiful dress.

Answer: b) The beast is a symbol of power in the story.

5. Which idiom means a hardworking animal?

a) Fight like a beast
b) Beast of burden
c) Quiet as a mouse
d) A cat among the pigeons

Answer: b) Beast of burden