Spell Bee Word: wallow

Basic Details

Word: Wallow

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To roll around in water, mud, or another substance; to indulge in an activity in a lazy or relaxed way.

Synonyms: Roll, bask, indulge

Antonyms: Avoid, resist

Idioms and Phrases

1. Wallow in self-pity: To be overly absorbed in ones own sadness or troubles. Example: "Instead of wallowing in self-pity, she decided to take action and improve her situation."
2. Wallow in luxury: To enjoy a very comfortable and extravagant lifestyle. Example: "After winning the lottery, he chose to wallow in luxury and travel the world."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The pigs love to wallow in the cool mud to keep themselves comfortable during hot days.

Example 2: After a long week of school, Jane liked to wallow on the couch with her favourite blanket and a good book.

Example 3: When the rain stopped, the children ran outside to wallow in the puddles, splashing water everywhere.

Fun Fact

Wallowing is a natural behaviour for some animals. For instance, hippos wallow in mud to stay cool, protect their skin from sunburn, and deter insects.

Famous Quote

"It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?" Henry David Thoreau

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "wallow" mean?

a) To fly in the sky
b) To roll around in water or mud
c) To climb a mountain
d) To read a book

Answer: b) To roll around in water or mud

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

a) Climb
b) Bask
c) Jump
d) Swim

Answer: b) Bask

3. What is the opposite of "wallow"?

a) Indulge
b) Roll
c) Avoid
d) Slink

Answer: c) Avoid

4. Which sentence uses "wallow" correctly?

a) The dog liked to wallow in the grass after its bath.
b) She decided to wallow in her homework and finish it quickly.
c) He tried to wallow his way to the finish line.
d) The bird will wallow in the air.

Answer: a) The dog liked to wallow in the grass after its bath.

5. Which idiom means to be overly absorbed in one's troubles?

a) Wallow in luxury
b) Wallow in self-pity
c) Wallow in happiness
d) Wallow in joy

Answer: b) Wallow in self-pity