Spell Bee Word: implacable

Basic Details

Word: Implacable

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Not able to be calmed down or satisfied; unable to change your feelings.

Synonyms: Unyielding, relentless, unforgiving

Antonyms: Appeasable, forgiving, merciful

Idioms and Phrases

1. Implacable foe: Refers to a relentless enemy who will not change their hostile feelings. Example: "Despite the peace talks, she continued to fight against her implacable foe."
2. Implacable rage: Describes a fury that cannot be soothed or calmed down. Example: "His implacable rage over the betrayal left no room for forgiveness."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The implacable storm raged on for days, leaving many towns flooded.

Example 2: Even after many apologies, her implacable attitude meant that she would not forgive him.

Example 3: The committee was faced with the implacable demands of the protestors, who wanted immediate change.

Fun Fact

The word "implacable" comes from the Latin word “implacabilis,” meaning "not able to be appeased." It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.

Famous Quote

"The implacable fate of our times is that we must live on the edge of a knife." - Orson Welles

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "implacable" mean?

a) Easily satisfied
b) Able to be calmed down
c) Unable to be calmed down
d) Friendly and agreeable

Answer: c) Unable to be calmed down

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

a) Yielding
b) Merciful
c) Unyielding
d) Kind

Answer: c) Unyielding

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

a) Relentless
b) Unforgiving
c) Forgiving
d) Unyielding

Answer: c) Forgiving

4. Which sentence uses "implacable" correctly?

a) She had an implacable smile when she met her friend.
b) His implacable behaviour made it hard for her to forget what he did.
c) The implacable sun shone brightly in the sky.
d) He made an implacable sandwich for lunch.

Answer: b) His implacable behaviour made it hard for her to forget what he did.

5. Which idiom refers to an unyielding enemy?

a) Implacable foe
b) Cold as ice
c) Break the ice
d) A friend in need

Answer: a) Implacable foe