Basic Details
Word: Ghastly
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant or shocking.
Synonyms: Frightening, horrible, dreadful, appalling
Antonyms: Pleasant, delightful, lovely
Idioms and Phrases
- Ghastly mistake: Refers to a very serious or shocking mistake. Example: "His ghastly mistake in the report made the whole team look bad."
- Wake up to ghastly news: To be suddenly informed of very unpleasant or shocking news. Example: "She woke up to ghastly news about the storm damaging their home."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The horror movie was so ghastly that it left most of the audience screaming in their seats.
Example 2: The ghastly sight of the broken building after the storm made everyone wonder how they could help.
Example 3: After reading a ghastly story in the newspaper, he felt he needed to take action to support those in need.
Fun Fact
The word "ghastly" comes from the Old English word "gast," which means "ghost." Over time, it evolved to describe anything horrifying or frightening.
Famous Quote
"The ghastly truth is that everyone is human and has both good and evil within." – Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ghastly" mean?
a) Very bright
b) Causing horror or fear
c) Extremely funny
d) Very small
Answer: b) Causing horror or fear
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ghastly"?
a) Delightful
b) Horrible
c) Brilliant
d) Kind
Answer: b) Horrible
3. Which of these is an antonym of "ghastly"?
a) Appalling
b) Dreadful
c) Lovely
d) Frightening
Answer: c) Lovely
4. Which sentence uses "ghastly" correctly?
a) The cake tasted ghastly and made everyone smile.
b) His ghastly ideas were always accepted by the group.
c) The ghastly noise coming from the attic scared me.
d) She painted a ghastly picture of a beautiful garden.
Answer: c) The ghastly noise coming from the attic scared me.
5. What does "wake up to ghastly news" mean?
a) To hear surprising good news
b) To be informed of worrying news
c) To wake up feeling refreshed
d) To receive gift news
Answer: b) To be informed of worrying news
