Basic Details
Word: Thunderbolt
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A flash of lightning accompanied by a loud rumble of thunder; a sudden and powerful event or action.
Synonyms: Lightning, strike, bolt
Antonyms: Calmness, peace
Idioms and Phrases
- Out of the blue: Something surprising that happens unexpectedly, like a thunderbolt. Example: "The news of her promotion was a thunderbolt out of the blue."
- Like a bolt from the blue: Describes something that happens suddenly and unexpectedly. Example: "His sudden resignation came like a bolt from the blue."
Usage Examples
Example 1: During the storm, a thunderbolt struck a tree, causing it to split in half.
Example 2: The thunderbolt lit up the night sky, followed by a loud roar of thunder.
Example 3: She received a thunderbolt of inspiration, leading her to write a fantastic story.
Fun Fact
Did you know that a thunderbolt can reach temperatures five times hotter than the surface of the sun? This incredible heat can cause lightning to create a bright flash in the sky!
Famous Quote
"When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk." - Tuco Salamanca (The Good, The Bad and The Ugly), using thunderbolt-like metaphors for sudden action.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "thunderbolt" mean?
a) A soft breeze
b) A strong wind
c) A flash of lightning with thunder
d) A shooting star
Answer: c) A flash of lightning with thunder
2. Which of these is a synonym of "thunderbolt"?
a) Strike
b) Snow
c) Cloud
d) Rain
Answer: a) Strike
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "thunderbolt"?
a) Bolt of lightning
b) Calmness
c) Storm
d) Flash
Answer: b) Calmness
4. Which sentence uses "thunderbolt" correctly?
a) The thunderbolt was a beautiful painting.
b) The thunderbolt hit my pencil during the lesson.
c) The thunderbolt scared everyone during the storm.
d) The thunderbolt danced gracefully on stage.
Answer: c) The thunderbolt scared everyone during the storm.
5. Which idiom means something happens unexpectedly?
a) Like a bolt from the blue
b) As steady as a rock
c) A storm in a teacup
d) Rain on your parade
Answer: a) Like a bolt from the blue
