Spell Bee Word: disorganised

Basic Details

Word: Disperse

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To scatter or spread something over a wide area.

Synonyms: Distribute, Scatter, Spread

Antonyms: Gather, Assemble, Collect

Idioms and Phrases

1. Disperse into the wild: To spread out into the natural environment or various settings. Example: "The seeds will disperse into the wild and grow in different places."
2. Disperse like dust in the wind: To spread out or vanish quickly and completely. Example: "As the music ended, the people began to disperse like dust in the wind."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The teacher asked the students to disperse their projects around the classroom for everyone to see.

Example 2: When the rain began to fall, the crowd started to disperse and find cover.

Example 3: After the argument, the friends dispersed, unsure if they would talk again soon.

Fun Fact

The word "disperse" comes from the Latin word "dispersionem," which means "to scatter." It is often used in science, especially in chemistry, to describe how particles mix together.

Famous Quote

"In our society, let alone in our understandably vagabond world, crowds disperse very quickly." - Andrea Dworkin

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "disperse" mean?

a) To gather together
b) To scatter or spread out
c) To make something stronger
d) To clean up

Answer: b) To scatter or spread out

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

a) Collect
b) Scatter
c) Build
d) Organise

Answer: b) Scatter

3. Which word is an antonym of "disperse"?

a) Distribute
b) Gather
c) Spread
d) Separate

Answer: b) Gather

4. Which sentence uses "disperse" correctly?

a) The students will disperse into their classrooms at the sound of the bell.
b) The disperse of water was very fast.
c) They decided to disperse the food in a neat line.
d) The dog began to disperse the ball quickly.

Answer: a) The students will disperse into their classrooms at the sound of the bell.

5. Which idiom means to scatter or spread out?

a) Disperse into the wild
b) Hold the fort
c) Keep at bay
d) Keep your chin up

Answer: a) Disperse into the wild