Basic Details
Word: Lethal
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Capable of causing death or very harmful.
Synonyms: Deadly, mortal, fatal
Antonyms: Harmless, safe
Idioms and Phrases
- Lethal weapon: A weapon that can cause death. Example: "The police found a lethal weapon hidden in the suspect's car."
- Play with fire: To take risks that could lead to danger. Example: "If you keep ignoring the rules, you're playing with fire and it may become lethal."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The snake was lethally poisonous, making it unsafe to approach.
Example 2: The scientist discovered a lethal strain of bacteria that could cause serious illness.
Example 3: The storm became a lethal force, resulting in widespread destruction.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "lethal" comes from the Latin word "letalis," meaning "deadly"? It has been used in English since the 14th century!
Famous Quote
"The world is full of lethal temptations." Eric Fry.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lethal" mean?
a) Very happy
b) Capable of causing death
c) Extremely colorful
d) Loud and noisy
Answer: b) Capable of causing death
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lethal"?
a) Safe
b) Deadly
c) Joyful
d) Cute
Answer: b) Deadly
3. Which sentence uses "lethal" correctly?
a) The lethal sun made everyone happy.
b) The cat was lethal when it played with yarn.
c) The poison was lethal to the pests in the garden.
d) Lethal flowers bloomed in the spring.
Answer: c) The poison was lethal to the pests in the garden.
4. Which idiom means the same as "lethal weapon"?
a) Stick and stones
b) Fighting fire with fire
c) A matter of life and death
d) A horse of a different colour
Answer: c) A matter of life and death
5. What is the opposite of "lethal"?
a) Dangerous
b) Mortuary
c) Harmless
d) Triggering
Answer: c) Harmless
