Basic Details
Word: Musk
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A strong-smelling substance from the glands of certain animals, often used in perfumes.
Synonyms: Fragrance, scent
Antonyms: Odourless substance, stench
Idioms and Phrases
- Sweet like musk: Used to describe something that smells very pleasant or appealing. Example: "The flowers in the garden were sweet like musk, attracting butterflies all around."
- Musk long gone: Referring to something that used to be wonderful or pleasant but is no longer the case. Example: "The memory of our picnic in the park was musk long gone after the storm ruined our plans."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The perfume shop was filled with various scents, especially the alluring musk that lingered in the air.
Example 2: Some traditional medicines still use musk for its believed healing properties.
Example 3: The florist suggested adding musk to the potpourri for a richer fragrance in the room.
Fun Fact
Musk originally came from the musk gland of a male musk deer, but due to ethical concerns, today, most musk scents used in perfumes are synthetic or plant-based.
Famous Quote
"Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature." Grard de Nerval. This quote ties nicely to the idea of musk as a fragrance, often derived from nature.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "musk" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A strong-smelling substance
c) A kind of flower
d) A musical instrument
Answer: b) A strong-smelling substance
2. Which of these is a synonym of "musk"?
a) Fragrance
b) Mud
c) Food
d) Colour
Answer: a) Fragrance
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "musk"?
a) Scent
b) Stench
c) Aroma
d) Perfume
Answer: b) Stench
4. Which sentence uses "musk" correctly?
a) The musk of the lake was beautiful.
b) She felt musk while dancing.
c) The mysterious musk scent filled the room, making it feel alive.
d) The musk bird flew high in the sky.
Answer: c) The mysterious musk scent filled the room, making it feel alive.
5. Which idiom means something that smells very pleasant?
a) Sweet like musk
b) Running on empty
c) Barking up the wrong tree
d) Catching smoke
Answer: a) Sweet like musk
