Spell Bee Word: poor

Basic Details

Word: Poor

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Lacking sufficient money, resources, or quality; not adequate in standard or condition.

Synonyms: Needy, impoverished, destitute, underprivileged

Antonyms: Rich, wealthy, affluent, prosperous

Idioms and Phrases

1. Poor as a church mouse: Extremely poor. Example: "After losing his job, he was as poor as a church mouse."
2. Poor man's (something): A simpler or cheaper version of something. Example: "Instant noodles are often called a poor man's meal."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The poor family struggled to make ends meet.

Example 2: His poor health prevented him from working long hours.

Example 3: The exam results showed that many students had a poor understanding of the subject.

Fun Fact

The word "poor" comes from the Old French word "povre," which itself came from Latin "pauper," meaning "lacking" or "needy."

Famous Quote

"It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor." - Seneca

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "poor" mean?

a) Wealthy and rich
b) Lacking money or resources
c) Full of energy
d) Strong and powerful

Answer: b) Lacking money or resources

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

a) Prosperous
b) Affluent
c) Needy
d) Rich

Answer: c) Needy

3. Which is an antonym of "poor"?

a) Destitute
b) Affluent
c) Impoverished
d) Needy

Answer: b) Affluent

4. Which sentence uses "poor" correctly?

a) The poor child had no shoes to wear.
b) He was pooring his coffee in the cup.
c) The poor ran quickly across the street.
d) She wanted to poor her plants with water.

Answer: a) The poor child had no shoes to wear.

5. What does the idiom "poor as a church mouse" mean?

a) Very rich
b) Extremely poor
c) Very wise
d) Full of energy

Answer: b) Extremely poor