Basic Details
Word: Devil
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A powerful evil spirit often associated with temptation and wrongdoing.
Synonyms: Demon, fiend, villain
Antonyms: Angel, saint, good person
Idioms and Phrases
- Devil's advocate: Someone who takes a position they do not necessarily agree with, just for the sake of argument. Example: "In the debate, she played devil's advocate to challenge our ideas."
- Speak of the devil: Used when the person who is being talked about appears. Example: "I was just mentioning Tom, and there he is! Speak of the devil!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: In many stories, the devil tries to tempt the main characters into making bad choices.
Example 2: The legend tells of a hero who bravely faced the devil to save his village from misfortune.
Example 3: When his friend's mischief got out of hand, he jokingly referred to him as a little devil.
Fun Fact
The word "devil" comes from the Greek word "diabolos," which means "slanderer" or "accuser." It reflects the idea of the devil as a figure that leads people astray.
Famous Quote
"The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose." William Shakespeare
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "devil" mean?
a) A good spirit
b) A powerful evil spirit
c) An angel
d) A wise person
Answer: b) A powerful evil spirit
2. Which of these is a synonym of "devil"?
a) Angel
b) Saint
c) Demon
d) Hero
Answer: c) Demon
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "devil"?
a) Fiend
b) Villain
c) Angel
d) Demon
Answer: c) Angel
4. Which sentence uses "devil" correctly?
a) The devil helped the hero save his town.
b) The devil tempted the characters with promises of power.
c) The devil quietly read a book in the corner.
d) The devil played football with the kids.
Answer: b) The devil tempted the characters with promises of power.
5. What does the idiom "speak of the devil" mean?
a) To tell a nice story
b) To refer to someone who suddenly appears after being mentioned
c) To encourage someone
d) To tell a trick
Answer: b) To refer to someone who suddenly appears after being mentioned
