Basic Details
Word: Torrid
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very hot and dry; also can mean full of passionate emotion.
Synonyms: Sweltering, scorching, fervent, passionate
Antonyms: Cool, mild, calm
Idioms and Phrases
- Torrid romance: Describes a passionate, intense, and sometimes difficult love affair. Example: "They had a torrid romance that everyone talked about."
- Through the torrid sun: Means facing harsh or extremely hot conditions. Example: "The hikers pushed through the torrid sun to reach the summit."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The torrid summer made everyone seek shade and cool drinks to escape the heat.
Example 2: Their torrid conversation revealed deep emotions they had kept hidden for years.
Example 3: The torrid winds whipped through the desert, causing swirling clouds of sand.
Fun Fact
The word "torrid" comes from the Latin word "torridus," meaning "scorched" or "parched." It was first used in English in the late 1400s.
Famous Quote
"We cannot change our past. We can not change the fact that people act in a certain way. We can not change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude... I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it." Charles R. Swindoll (reflecting on emotions that could be considered torrid)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "torrid" mean?
a) Difficult to understand
b) Very cold and wet
c) Very hot and dry
d) A type of flower
Answer: c) Very hot and dry
2. Which of these is a synonym of "torrid"?
a) Scorching
b) Gentle
c) Calm
d) Cold
Answer: a) Scorching
3. What is an antonym of "torrid"?
a) Hot
b) Warm
c) Cool
d) Burning
Answer: c) Cool
4. Which sentence uses "torrid" correctly?
a) It was a torrid day, and the snow fell heavily.
b) She wrote a torrid letter filled with her feelings.
c) The torrid train was late.
d) The clouds were torrid with rain.
Answer: b) She wrote a torrid letter filled with her feelings.
5. What does "torrid romance" mean?
a) A dull friendship
b) A passionate love affair
c) A cold relationship
d) A calm family argument
Answer: b) A passionate love affair
