Basic Details
Word: Vegetation
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The plant life or plant cover in a particular area.
Synonyms: Flora, Plant life, Greens
Antonyms: Barren, Desert, Wasteland
Idioms and Phrases
- Fruitful ground: Refers to a place or situation where things can thrive or grow well. Example: "With his hard work and dedication, he turned his ideas into fruitful ground."
- Going to seed: Used to describe a place or situation that has become less cared for or overgrown. Example: "The once beautiful garden is now going to seed, with weeds taking over."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The lush vegetation in the rainforest is home to countless species of animals.
Example 2: Without proper care, the garden's vegetation began to wilt in the hot sun.
Example 3: The hikers admired the diverse vegetation along the trail that was vibrant with colour and life.
Fun Fact
Did you know that there are over 390,000 plant species on Earth? Vegetation plays a crucial role in supporting wildlife and maintaining the planet's ecosystems.
Famous Quote
"The poetry of the earth is never dead." - John Keats
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "vegetation" mean?
a) The animal life of a region
b) The plant life of a region
c) The weather conditions
d) A type of soil
Answer: b) The plant life of a region
2. Which of these is a synonym of "vegetation"?
a) Flora
b) Animals
c) Weather
d) Mountains
Answer: a) Flora
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "vegetation"?
a) Jungle
b) Wasteland
c) Forest
d) Grassland
Answer: b) Wasteland
4. Which sentence uses "vegetation" correctly?
a) The vegetation in the park was vibrant and healthy.
b) The dog loves vegetation more than any other food.
c) Vegetation can swim in the pond.
d) The vegetation flew above the trees.
Answer: a) The vegetation in the park was vibrant and healthy.
5. Which idiom relates to the growth or care of plants?
a) Going to seed
b) A stitch in time
c) Getting cold feet
d) Breaking the ice
Answer: a) Going to seed
