Spell Bee Word: submissive

Basic Details

Word: Submissive

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Willing to obey someone else; yielding to the control of another.

Synonyms: Obedient, compliant, docile

Antonyms: Assertive, dominant, resistant

Idioms and Phrases

1. Submit without a fight: To agree or comply without resistance. Example: "Even though he had different ideas, he decided to submit without a fight to keep the peace."
2. To be under someone's thumb: To be controlled or dominated by someone. Example: "She felt like she was under her boss’s thumb and couldn’t express her own opinions."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The dog was submissive, lying down and wagging its tail when the owner approached.

Example 2: In a group project, one team member was too submissive, agreeing to every suggestion without sharing her own ideas.

Example 3: It's important to be assertive in discussions rather than being overly submissive, so your voice is heard.

Fun Fact

The word "submissive" comes from the Latin root "submittere," which means "to send under." This reflects the idea of yielding or placing oneself under someone's control or authority.

Famous Quote

"The greatest victory is that which requires no battle." Sun Tzu

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "submissive" mean?

a) Strong and assertive
b) Willing to obey others
c) Lonely and sad
d) Happy and cheerful

Answer: b) Willing to obey others

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

a) Independent
b) Obedient
c) Leader
d) Brave

Answer: b) Obedient

3. What is an antonym of "submissive"?

a) Compliant
b) Assertive
c) Yielding
d) Docile

Answer: b) Assertive

4. Which sentence uses "submissive" correctly?

a) The submissive cat climbed to the top of the tree.
b) He was too submissive and never spoke up in meetings.
c) The submissive bird flew high in the sky.
d) She submitted her project without any mistakes.

Answer: b) He was too submissive and never spoke up in meetings.

5. Which idiom means to be controlled by someone?

a) To be under someone's thumb
b) Submit without a fight
c) To grab the bull by the horns
d) A different kettle of fish

Answer: a) To be under someone's thumb