Basic Details
Word: Challenging
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is difficult but also interesting and encourages you to try hard.
Synonyms: Demanding, tough, stimulating
Antonyms: Easy, simple, effortless
Idioms and Phrases
- Rise to the challenge: To accept and deal with a difficult situation. Example: "When the exam was harder than expected, she rose to the challenge and studied extra hard."
- Take on a challenge: To accept a difficult task or situation. Example: "He decided to take on the challenge of climbing the mountain to prove to himself that he could do it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The maths problem was quite challenging, but I enjoyed figuring it out.
Example 2: Joining the school choir was a challenging experience that helped me become a better singer.
Example 3: Learning a new language can be challenging, but it is very rewarding as well.
Fun Fact
The word "challenging" comes from the Latin word "calumniari," meaning "to accuse." Over time, it evolved to suggest a call to action or test ones abilities rather than just a negative connotation.
Famous Quote
"Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful." Joshua J. Marine
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "challenging" mean?
a) Easy and simple
b) Difficult but interesting
c) Boring and uninteresting
d) Quick and effortless
Answer: b) Difficult but interesting
2. Which of these is a synonym of "challenging"?
a) Relaxing
b) Demanding
c) Predictable
d) Straightforward
Answer: b) Demanding
3. Which of these is an antonym of "challenging"?
a) Tough
b) Simple
c) Stimulating
d) Tough
Answer: b) Simple
4. Which sentence uses "challenging" correctly?
a) The cake was challenging to bake because the recipe was confusing.
b) The challenging car drove smoothly on the highway.
c) The challenging bird sings beautifully.
d) The challenging book was very light to read.
Answer: a) The cake was challenging to bake because the recipe was confusing.
5. What does the idiom "rise to the challenge" mean?
a) Accept and deal with a difficult situation
b) Avoid a tough task
c) Sit down and relax
d) Change the challenge into something easy
Answer: a) Accept and deal with a difficult situation
