Basic Details
Word: Averse
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having a strong dislike or opposition to something.
Synonyms: Disinclined, opposed, reluctant
Antonyms: Favorable, keen, enthusiastic
Idioms and Phrases
- Averse to risk: Not willing to take risks. Example: "She was averse to risk and preferred a safe investment."
- Not averse: To not have anything against something. Example: "He is not averse to trying new food, so he will taste the dish."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Tim is averse to eating vegetables, so he always makes sure to avoid them during dinner.
Example 2: The teacher was averse to unnecessary disruptions in the classroom, as it affected the students' learning.
Example 3: Although she was averse to loud music, she decided to give the concert a try and ended up enjoying it.
Fun Fact
The word "averse" comes from the Latin word "aversus," which means "turned away." This shows how the word describes a feeling of turning away from something we dislike.
Famous Quote
"I am not averse to hard work, but I am not interested in traditional paths." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "averse" mean?
a) Enjoying something
b) Having a strong dislike
c) Being indifferent
d) Loving something
Answer: b) Having a strong dislike
2. Which of these is a synonym of "averse"?
a) Opposed
b) Happy
c) Loving
d) Interested
Answer: a) Opposed
3. Which is the opposite of "averse"?
a) Reluctant
b) Disinclined
c) Favorable
d) Uninterested
Answer: c) Favorable
4. Which sentence uses "averse" correctly?
a) He was averse to trying new activities and preferred staying at home.
b) She was averse to winning the race.
c) Everyone was averse to being happy.
d) The cat was averse to chasing birds.
Answer: a) He was averse to trying new activities and preferred staying at home.
5. Which idiom means a similar idea to "averse to risk"?
a) Stepping out of the comfort zone
b) Played it safe
c) Not at all
d) Bite the bullet
Answer: b) Played it safe
