Spell Bee Word: excuses

Basic Details

Word: Excuses

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Reasons given to explain why something is not done or to excuse a mistake.

Synonyms: Justifications, explanations, alibis

Antonyms: Reasons, accountability

Idioms and Phrases

Excuses are like armpits: Everyone has them, and they all stink. Example: "When he failed the test, he had plenty of excuses, but excuses are like armpits."
No excuses: Refusing to accept any reasons for failure. Example: "In this competition, it's no excuses; we must give our best effort."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She had so many excuses for being late that no one believed her.

Example 2: The teacher told the students to stop making excuses and to take responsibility for their work.

Example 3: He always tries to come up with excuses instead of facing the consequences of his actions.

Fun Fact

The word "excuse" comes from the Latin word "excusare," which means 'to free from blame or to exempt'. Over time, it evolved into the term we use today.

Famous Quote

"The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it." Jordan Belfort

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "excuses" mean?

a) Tools for building
b) Reasons for not doing something
c) Types of clothing
d) Animals found in the zoo

Answer: b) Reasons for not doing something

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

a) Justifications
b) Animals
c) Food
d) Games

Answer: a) Justifications

3. Which sentence uses "excuses" correctly?

a) She made a cake with excuses.
b) The dog wore excuses on the street.
c) He had many excuses for not finishing his homework.
d) They found excuses in the forest.

Answer: c) He had many excuses for not finishing his homework.

4. Which idiom means not accepting reasons for failure?

a) Excuses are like armpits
b) No excuses
c) Crying over spilled milk
d) The early bird catches the worm

Answer: b) No excuses

5. What is the opposite of "excuses"?

a) Justifications
b) Accountability
c) Justifications
d) Reasons for success

Answer: b) Accountability

Associated Words

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