Basic Details
Word: Disaster
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A very bad event that causes damage or harm, often suddenly.
Synonyms: Catastrophe, calamity, tragedy
Antonyms: Success, blessing, fortune
Idioms and Phrases
- Disaster waiting to happen: A situation that is likely to go wrong. Example: "The way he drives is a disaster waiting to happen."
- Turn a disaster into an opportunity: To make something positive out of a bad situation. Example: "After the storm ruined the roof, we decided to turn the disaster into an opportunity to renovate the whole house."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The earthquake was a disaster that caused buildings to collapse and communities to be devastated.
Example 2: She called the event a disaster because so many things went wrong during the party.
Example 3: When the computer crashed, it felt like a disaster because he lost all his important work.
Fun Fact
The word "disaster" comes from the Italian word "disastro," which means "bad star," referring to the belief that misfortunes were caused by unfavourable positions of celestial bodies.
Famous Quote
"Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable." Coco Chanel
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "disaster" mean?
a) A good event
b) A very bad event
c) A type of food
d) A happy occasion
Answer: b) A very bad event
2. Which of these is a synonym of "disaster"?
a) Celebration
b) Calamity
c) Fun
d) Harmony
Answer: b) Calamity
3. Which word is an antonym of "disaster"?
a) Misfortune
b) Blessing
c) Catastrophe
d) Tragedy
Answer: b) Blessing
4. Which sentence uses "disaster" correctly?
a) The disaster made everyone happy.
b) The movie was a disaster because it was so successful.
c) The fire was a huge disaster for the town.
d) She turned the disaster into a joyful event.
Answer: c) The fire was a huge disaster for the town.
5. What does "a disaster waiting to happen" mean?
a) A situation that is safe.
b) A situation likely to go wrong.
c) A happy event.
d) A planned success.
Answer: b) A situation likely to go wrong.
