Spell Bee Word: plummet

Basic Details

Word: Plummet

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To fall suddenly and steeply.

Synonyms: Drop, fall, plunge, descend

Antonyms: Rise, ascend, escalate

Idioms and Phrases

1. Plummet to new depths: To fall to an extremely low point, often used to describe a decline in performance or status. Example: "After the scandal, his reputation plummeted to new depths."
2. Plummet like a stone: To fall very quickly and heavily. Example: "The temperatures are expected to plummet like a stone when the storm hits."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The price of the stock began to plummet after the news of the company’s poor earnings report.

Example 2: As the roller coaster reached its highest point, we felt the rush as it began to plummet downwards.

Example 3: When the balloon burst, it started to plummet to the ground swiftly.

Fun Fact

The word “plummet” comes from the Latin word "plumbum," which means lead. In the past, a lead weight was often used to determine depth in water, hence the sense of something dropping down quickly.

Famous Quote

"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." — Albert Einstein. (This quote reminds us that if we stop moving forward, our progress can plummet.)

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "plummet" mean?

a) To rise steadily
b) To fall suddenly and steeply
c) To float in the air
d) To walk slowly

Answer: b) To fall suddenly and steeply

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

a) Rise
b) Drop
c) Stay
d) Grow

Answer: b) Drop

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "plummet"?

a) Descend
b) Plunge
c) Rise
d) Dip

Answer: c) Rise

4. Which sentence uses "plummet" correctly?

a) The cat started to plummet while it was playing.
b) The bird began to plummet through the air when it spotted its prey.
c) The flowers started to plummet in the garden.
d) The child tried to plummet a tree.

Answer: b) The bird began to plummet through the air when it spotted its prey.

5. Which idiom means to fall quickly?

a) Plummet to new depths
b) Catch the wind
c) Keep your head above water
d) Go with the flow

Answer: a) Plummet to new depths