Basic Details
Word: Hectic
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very busy and full of activity, often in a chaotic way.
Synonyms: Frenzied, chaotic, frantic
Antonyms: Calm, peaceful, orderly
Idioms and Phrases
- Hectic schedule: Refers to a very busy timetable. Example: "With her hectic schedule, she hardly had time to relax."
- Make a hectic mess: To create a situation that is disorganized and chaotic. Example: "Trying to organise the event in one day made a hectic mess of things."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The last week before the school play was very hectic as everyone prepared their costumes and practiced their lines.
Example 2: After a hectic day at work, I love to unwind with a good book at home.
Example 3: Even though the market was bustling with people, the atmosphere was not as hectic as I had expected.
Fun Fact
The word 'hectic' comes from the Greek word 'hektikos,' which means 'habitual' or 'regular.' It was originally used to describe a feverish condition, illustrating how busyalmost feverishone can feel during a hectic period.
Famous Quote
"In the midst of movement and chaos, there is also opportunity." Sun Tzu
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hectic" mean?
a) Very quiet and calm
b) Very busy and full of activity
c) A type of plant
d) A form of transportation
Answer: b) Very busy and full of activity
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hectic"?
a) Tranquil
b) Calm
c) Frenzied
d) Relaxed
Answer: c) Frenzied
3. Which of these is an antonym of "hectic"?
a) Busy
b) Chaotic
c) Peaceful
d) Frantic
Answer: c) Peaceful
4. Which sentence uses "hectic" correctly?
a) The hectic storm was calming down.
b) She had a hectic week full of activities and events.
c) The garden was hectic with flowers.
d) He felt hectic after finishing his meal.
Answer: b) She had a hectic week full of activities and events.
5. What does the phrase "hectic schedule" refer to?
a) A very calm timetable
b) A very busy timetable
c) A free timetable
d) An empty timetable
Answer: b) A very busy timetable
