Spell Bee Word: fabricated

Basic Details

Word: Fabricated

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: Made up or invented; to create something that is not real or true.

Synonyms: Invented, concocted, manufactured

Antonyms: Genuine, real, authentic

Idioms and Phrases

1. Fabricated story: A tale that is made up or not true. Example: "She told a fabricated story about why she was late, but everyone knew it wasn’t true."
2. Fabricated evidence: False information presented to support a claim. Example: "The detective found out that the suspect had presented fabricated evidence to mislead everyone."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The scientist was accused of fabricating data to make his research seem more impressive.

Example 2: During the game, he fabricated an injury to avoid playing against a tough opponent.

Example 3: The journalist was fired for fabricating quotes in his articles to gain attention.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the word "fabricate" comes from the Latin word "fabricari," which means to make or construct? It has been used in English since the late 16th century!

Famous Quote

"The truth is rarely pure and never simple." Oscar Wilde

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "fabricated" mean?

a) Made up or invented
b) Repaired very well
c) Collected from various sources
d) Written in a formal style

Answer: a) Made up or invented

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

a) Genuine
b) Invented
c) Authentic
d) Real

Answer: b) Invented

3. Which word is the opposite of "fabricated"?

a) Concocted
b) Real
c) Manufactured
d) False

Answer: b) Real

4. Which sentence uses "fabricated" correctly?

a) He fabricated a beautiful painting that impressed everyone.
b) She fabricated a story to explain her absence from school.
c) The cake was fabricated to taste great.
d) The clock fabricated loudly at midnight.

Answer: b) She fabricated a story to explain her absence from school.

5. What does "fabricated evidence" refer to?

a) Real proof of a claim
b) Invented information to mislead
c) Extra evidence in a case
d) Historical documents

Answer: b) Invented information to mislead