Spell Bee Word: ravenous

Basic Details

Word: Ravenous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Extremely hungry; feeling very strong hunger.

Synonyms: Starving, famished, voracious

Antonyms: Full, satisfied, satiated

Idioms and Phrases

1. Ravenous for knowledge: Eager and enthusiastic to learn. Example: "She was ravenous for knowledge and spent every afternoon at the library diving into new books."
2. Ravenous appetite: An intense desire to eat. Example: "After the long hike, he returned home with a ravenous appetite, ready for a big meal."

Usage Examples

Example 1: After skipping breakfast, I arrived at lunch feeling absolutely ravenous.

Example 2: The children were ravenous after playing outside all day, eagerly devouring their snacks.

Example 3: She had a ravenous curiosity about the stars and spent hours gazing at the night sky.

Fun Fact

The word "ravenous" comes from the Old French word "ravinous," which means to consume or devour, similar to how a ravenous person might eat quickly and greedily!

Famous Quote

"Sometimes when you’re feeling ravenous, a simple meal can be the happiest of feasts." – Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "ravenous" mean?

a) Very sleepy
b) Extremely hungry
c) Very happy
d) Very tall

Answer: b) Extremely hungry

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

a) Satisfied
b) Starving
c) Content
d) Relaxed

Answer: b) Starving

3. What is an antonym of "ravenous"?

a) Eager
b) Famished
c) Full
d) Voracious

Answer: c) Full

4. Which sentence uses "ravenous" correctly?

a) After the long walk, she was ravenous and could eat anything.
b) He was ravenous for music and wanted to play all day.
c) The cake was ravenous and tasted delicious.
d) The book was ravenous and made me think.

Answer: a) After the long walk, she was ravenous and could eat anything.

5. Which idiom describes a strong desire to learn?

a) Ravenous for knowledge
b) Ravenous appetite
c) Cold as ice
d) As hungry as a bear

Answer: a) Ravenous for knowledge