Basic Details
Word: Inferno
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large and intense fire, often used to describe a hellish or extremely hot place.
Synonyms: Blaze, conflagration, hell
Antonyms: Calm, peace, tranquillity
Idioms and Phrases
- Dances with flames: To engage in a dangerous situation that could result in trouble. Example: "By ignoring the fire alarm, he dances with flames in the building."
- Out of the frying pan and into the fire: To go from a bad situation to a worse one. Example: "She thought quitting her job would relieve her stress, but she ended up out of the frying pan and into the fire with more responsibilities."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The inferno raged through the forest, leaving behind charred trees and ash.
Example 2: As she described her dream, she mentioned being trapped in an inferno that seemed endless.
Example 3: The firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the inferno that threatened the nearby homes.
Fun Fact
The word "inferno" comes from the Latin word "infernum," which means "hell" or "underworld." It is often associated with Dante Alighieri's "Inferno," a part of his famous epic poem "The Divine Comedy," where he describes the torments of hell.
Famous Quote
"Abandon all hope, ye who enter here." - Dante Alighieri, from "Inferno."
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "inferno" mean?
a) A gentle breeze
b) A large and intense fire
c) A calm sea
d) A peaceful garden
Answer: b) A large and intense fire
2. Which of these is a synonym of "inferno"?
a) Flood
b) Blaze
c) Snowstorm
d) Breeze
Answer: b) Blaze
3. What is an antonym of "inferno"?
a) Inferno
b) Blaze
c) Peace
d) Fire
Answer: c) Peace
4. Which sentence uses "inferno" correctly?
a) The inferno of the ice cream melted quickly.
b) The inferno dried the flowers in minutes.
c) They escaped the inferno that threatened their village.
d) The cat sat in the inferno without a care.
Answer: c) They escaped the inferno that threatened their village.
5. What does "out of the frying pan and into the fire" mean?
a) To find some food
b) To go from a bad situation to a worse one
c) To become a chef
d) To discover a fire
Answer: b) To go from a bad situation to a worse one
