Basic Details
Word: Perfect
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be.
Synonyms: Flawless, ideal, immaculate, impeccable
Antonyms: Imperfect, flawed, faulty, incomplete
Idioms and Phrases
- Picture-perfect: Extremely visually attractive or ideal. Example: "Their wedding was picture-perfect in every way."
- Nobody's perfect: Used to say that everyone makes mistakes. Example: "Don't worry about your mistake - nobody's perfect."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She baked a perfect cake with just the right texture and flavor.
Example 2: The weather today is perfect for a picnic in the park.
Example 3: He gave a perfect performance that impressed the entire audience.
Fun Fact
The word "perfect" comes from the Latin *perfectus*, meaning "completed" or "finished." It originally referred to something that had been thoroughly done or brought to full development.
Famous Quote
"Strive for progress, not perfection." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "perfect" mean?
a) Slightly damaged
b) Average in quality
c) As good as possible
d) Not finished
Answer: c) As good as possible
2. Which of these is a synonym of "perfect"?
a) Faulty
b) Flawless
c) Rough
d) Ordinary
Answer: b) Flawless
3. Which is an antonym of "perfect"?
a) Ideal
b) Impeccable
c) Flawed
d) Excellent
Answer: c) Flawed
4. Which sentence uses "perfect" correctly?
a) This cake is very perfect.
b) It was a perfect day to stay indoors and read.
c) He perfected mistake in his homework.
d) I found a perfects shoes in the store.
Answer: b) It was a perfect day to stay indoors and read.
5. What does the idiom "nobody's perfect" mean?
a) Everyone is ideal
b) People never succeed
c) Everyone makes mistakes
d) Only a few people are perfect
Answer: c) Everyone makes mistakes
