Spell Bee Word: culmination

Basic Details

Word: Culmination

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The highest point or the final stage of something, especially after a period of development.

Synonyms: Climax, peak, conclusion

Antonyms: Start, beginning, initiation

Idioms and Phrases

1. Reach the culmination: To achieve the highest point in a process. Example: "After years of hard work, she finally reached the culmination of her career."
2. The culmination of events: The result of a series of happenings leading to a final outcome. Example: "The culmination of events led to the grand celebration of the festival."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The culmination of the students' efforts was the stunning performance they gave at the talent show.

Example 2: The book describes the culmination of the hero’s journey, where he finally achieves his goals.

Example 3: The culmination of the scientific research took years but brought about amazing breakthroughs in health.

Fun Fact

The word "culmination" comes from the Latin word "culminare," which means "to reach the top." It was originally used in astronomy to describe the highest point of a star in the sky.

Famous Quote

"Success is the culmination of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence." Colin Powell

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "culmination" mean?

a) The beginning of something
b) The highest point of something
c) A type of fruit
d) A long journey

Answer: b) The highest point of something

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

a) Peak
b) Start
c) Noise
d) Jump

Answer: a) Peak

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "culmination"?

a) Climax
b) Peak
c) Beginning
d) Conclusion

Answer: c) Beginning

4. Which sentence uses "culmination" correctly?

a) The culmination of the race was at the starting line.
b) The culmination of her studies led her to graduate with honours.
c) The culmination of summer is when it first begins.
d) The culmination of the movie is very boring.

Answer: b) The culmination of her studies led her to graduate with honours.

5. What does "reach the culmination" mean?

a) To start something
b) To achieve the highest point in a process
c) To complain about something
d) To make a mistake

Answer: b) To achieve the highest point in a process