Spell Bee Word: sluggish

Basic Details

Word: Sluggish

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Moving slowly or lacking energy; being lazy.

Synonyms: Lethargic, inactive, lazy, dormant

Antonyms: Energetic, lively, active, quick

Idioms and Phrases

1. Sluggish as a snail: Used to describe someone or something that is extremely slow. Example: "He was as sluggish as a snail getting out of bed this morning."
2. Running like molasses: This phrase implies that something is moving very slowly. Example: "The traffic was running like molasses during rush hour."

Usage Examples

Example 1: After a long day at school, I felt sluggish and didn’t want to do my homework.

Example 2: The sluggish river moved gently through the valley, reflecting the trees along its banks.

Example 3: On chilly winter mornings, I feel sluggish and prefer to stay wrapped in a warm blanket.

Fun Fact

Did you know that some animals, like sloths, are naturally sluggish? They can spend most of their day sleeping or resting to conserve energy, moving only when necessary!

Famous Quote

"The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge." Stephen Hawking. This quote relates to being sluggish in our pursuit of learning.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "sluggish" mean?

a) Quick and lively
b) Moving slowly and lacking energy
c) Very hungry
d) Extremely excited

Answer: b) Moving slowly and lacking energy

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

a) Energetic
b) Inactive
c) Cheerful
d) Bright

Answer: b) Inactive

3. Which sentence uses "sluggish" correctly?

a) The sluggish student finished the test first.
b) The sluggish cat slept on the sunny windowsill.
c) The sluggish runner won the race easily.
d) The sluggish dog chased the squirrel quickly.

Answer: b) The sluggish cat slept on the sunny windowsill.

4. Which idiom means the same as "sluggish"?

a) Running like molasses
b) Full of beans
c) The best of both worlds
d) A breath of fresh air

Answer: a) Running like molasses

5. What is the opposite of "sluggish"?

a) Lethargic
b) Energetic
c) Dormant
d) Lazy

Answer: b) Energetic