Basic Details
Word: Exorbitant
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Extremely high in price or amount; unreasonable or excessive.
Synonyms: Excessive, outrageous, inflated
Antonyms: Reasonable, affordable, moderate
Idioms and Phrases
- Priced out of the market: This expression is used when something is too expensive for most people to buy. Example: "The exorbitant cost of the concert tickets priced them out of the market for many fans."
- Burning a hole in your pocket: Used to describe money that you feel eager to spend, often on something lavish and unnecessary. Example: "With those exorbitant shoes, she is just burning a hole in her pocket."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The exorbitant price of the latest smartphone made many shoppers reconsider their purchases.
Example 2: After seeing the exorbitant fees for the holiday, they decided to go somewhere more affordable.
Example 3: Despite its exorbitant costs, the luxury hotel was completely booked during the summer.
Fun Fact
The word "exorbitant" comes from the Latin word "exorbitare," which means "to deviate from the ordinary course" or "to stray out of bounds." It has been used in English since the late 19th century to describe prices that go far beyond usual limits.
Famous Quote
"Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like." Will Rogers
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "exorbitant" mean?
a) Reasonably priced
b) Extremely high in price
c) Cheap
d) Unusual
Answer: b) Extremely high in price
2. Which of these is a synonym of "exorbitant"?
a) Reasonable
b) Excessive
c) Moderate
d) Affordable
Answer: b) Excessive
3. Which word is an antonym of "exorbitant"?
a) Inflated
b) Extreme
c) Reasonable
d) Outrageous
Answer: c) Reasonable
4. Which sentence uses "exorbitant" correctly?
a) He was excited about the exorbitant weather on the weekend.
b) The supermarket offered exorbitant discounts on all items.
c) The restaurant's exorbitant prices kept customers away.
d) The boy was exorbitant when he played soccer.
Answer: c) The restaurant's exorbitant prices kept customers away.
5. Which idiom relates to the concept of "exorbitant"?
a) Burning a hole in your pocket
b) A penny for your thoughts
c) The best of both worlds
d) Crystal clear
Answer: a) Burning a hole in your pocket
