Basic Details
Word: Facile
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is easy or simplistic to do or understand; also refers to a person who is able to do something easily.
Synonyms: Easy, simple, effortless
Antonyms: Difficult, hard, complicated
Idioms and Phrases
- Facile victory: A win that comes too easily, with little effort. Example: "Their team achieved a facile victory against the opponents without much struggle."
- Facile speaker: Someone who speaks easily and smoothly, often without much thought. Example: "He was a facile speaker, charming the audience with his smooth words."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The math problem was so facile that all the students answered it correctly within minutes.
Example 2: She gave a facile explanation of the scientific concept that made it easy for everyone to understand.
Example 3: His facile ability to learn languages impressed everyone at the school.
Fun Fact
The word "facile" comes from the Latin word "facilis," meaning "easy." It has been used in English since the early 17th century, originally to describe something that was achieved with little effort.
Famous Quote
"Action is eloquence." - William Shakespeare (implying that true skill goes beyond easy words)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "facile" mean?
a) Complicated
b) Confusing
c) Easy
d) Impossible
Answer: c) Easy
2. Which of these is a synonym of "facile"?
a) Difficult
b) Easy
c) Challenging
d) Complicated
Answer: b) Easy
3. Which of these is an antonym of "facile"?
a) Simple
b) Hard
c) Uncomplicated
d) Effortless
Answer: b) Hard
4. Which sentence uses "facile" correctly?
a) The facile mountain climb took us hours.
b) His facile talent made him a poor fit for the competitive profession.
c) The facile crossword was finished quickly by the children.
d) The facile art piece was very complex.
Answer: c) The facile crossword was finished quickly by the children.
5. Which idiom means a victory achieved with little effort?
a) Facile speaker
b) Facile victory
c) Easy peasy
d) A walk in the park
Answer: b) Facile victory
