Spell Bee Word: brisk

Basic Details

Word: Brisk

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Quick and energetic; lively.

Synonyms: Quick, lively, vigorous, energetic

Antonyms: Slow, sluggish, lethargic

Idioms and Phrases

1. A brisk walk: A fast and energetic way of walking, often for exercise. Example: "She takes a brisk walk every morning to stay fit."
2. Brisk business: Refers to having a lot of customers or activity. Example: "The caf enjoyed brisk business during the holiday season."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The brisk wind made the autumn leaves dance in the air.

Example 2: After a brisk morning jog, he felt ready to tackle the day.

Example 3: The team had a brisk meeting to quickly cover all the important points.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "brisk" comes from Middle English "brusque," which meant "sharp" or "quick"? It has evolved to describe anything that is quick and lively!

Famous Quote

"A brisk wind stirs the leaves and makes the trees dance to nature's music." Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "brisk" mean?

a) Slow and lazy
b) Quick and energetic
c) Sad and moody
d) Quiet and calm

Answer: b) Quick and energetic

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

a) Sluggish
b) Slow
c) Lively
d) Tired

Answer: c) Lively

3. Which word is an antonym of "brisk"?

a) Quick
b) Energetic
c) Lethargic
d) Vigorous

Answer: c) Lethargic

4. Which sentence uses "brisk" correctly?

a) The brisk turtle took a long nap.
b) The brisk weather made us want to be outside.
c) The cat was feeling very brisk in its bed.
d) We had a brisk dinner at the restaurant.

Answer: b) The brisk weather made us want to be outside.

5. Which idiom means something similar to "brisk"?

a) A lazy afternoon
b) A brisk walk
c) Napping on the couch
d) Easy does it

Answer: b) A brisk walk