Spell Bee Word: perspicuous

Basic Details

Word: Perspicuous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Clear and easy to understand.

Synonyms: Clear, lucid, understandable

Antonyms: Confusing, unclear, obscure

Idioms and Phrases

1. As clear as crystal: Something that is very easy to understand. Example: "The teacher's explanation was as clear as crystal, making the topic simple for everyone."
2. Put it in plain terms: To explain something in a very clear and straightforward way. Example: "He put the rules in plain terms so that every student understood."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The instructions for the project were perspicuous, allowing all the students to follow them easily.

Example 2: She has a gift for making complex ideas perspicuous during her presentations.

Example 3: The author’s writing style is perspicuous, which makes his books enjoyable and accessible to readers.

Fun Fact

The word "perspicuous" comes from the Latin word "perspicuus," meaning "clear, transparent" and is often used in contexts of writing and speech to denote clarity and comprehensibility.

Famous Quote

"If I have made myself clear, I am glad; if not, I shall make another attempt. I always try to be perspicuous." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "perspicuous" mean?

a) Confusing
b) Clear and easy to understand
c) Obscure
d) Complicated

Answer: b) Clear and easy to understand

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

a) Vague
b) Understandable
c) Unclear
d) Ambiguous

Answer: b) Understandable

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

a) Clear
b) Lucid
c) Confusing
d) Simple

Answer: c) Confusing

4. Which sentence uses "perspicuous" correctly?

a) The perspicuous explanation helped everyone understand the lesson.
b) His perspicuous dance moves amazed the audience.
c) The story was perspicuous even though it was quite long.
d) The film was perspicuous and won several awards.

Answer: a) The perspicuous explanation helped everyone understand the lesson.

5. Which idiom means the same as "perspicuous"?

a) As clear as crystal
b) All in a day's work
c) The icing on the cake
d) A fish out of water

Answer: a) As clear as crystal