Basic Details
Word: Wrangle
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To have a noisy argument or disagreement; to manage or organise something complicated.
Synonyms: Dispute, argue, wrestle
Antonyms: Agree, settle
Idioms and Phrases
- Wrangling over details: To argue about small or unimportant things. Example: "The committee is wrangling over details that could have been settled easily."
- Wrangle with oneself: To struggle internally with a decision or thought. Example: "She had to wrangle with herself before deciding to take the new job."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The siblings would often wrangle over whose turn it was to do the chores.
Example 2: The team had to wrangle their ideas into a clear plan for the project.
Example 3: After an hour of wrangling, they finally came to an agreement on where to go for the field trip.
Fun Fact
The word "wrangle" has its origins in the Middle English word "wrangen," which meant to twist or turn. It is related to the modern word "wring," which means to twist or squeeze. This reflects the idea of twisting arguments or ideas in a disagreement.
Famous Quote
"The only thing I ever wrangled with was myself." – Adrianne Rich.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "wrangle" mean?
a) To have a quiet conversation
b) To have a noisy argument
c) To fall asleep
d) To bake a cake
Answer: b) To have a noisy argument
2. Which of these is a synonym of "wrangle"?
a) Agree
b) Dispute
c) Help
d) Listen
Answer: b) Dispute
3. Which is an antonym of "wrangle"?
a) Agree
b) Argue
c) Wrestle
d) Frown
Answer: a) Agree
4. Which sentence uses "wrangle" correctly?
a) They wrangle over their favourite colours.
b) The cat tried to wrangle a bird.
c) They wrangled until they found a solution.
d) She wrangles in the garden every morning.
Answer: c) They wrangled until they found a solution.
5. What does it mean to "wrangle with oneself"?
a) To argue loudly with a friend
b) To struggle with a decision or thought
c) To dance at a party
d) To read a book
Answer: b) To struggle with a decision or thought
