Basic Details
Word: Ferocious
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very fierce, violent, or intense; showing great anger or aggression.
Synonyms: Fierce, wild, savage, brutal
Antonyms: Gentle, tame, calm, mild
Idioms and Phrases
- Ferocious as a lion: Used to describe someone who is extremely aggressive or angry. Example: "When he lost the game, he was ferocious as a lion, shouting at everyone around him."
- Ferocious debate: A heated and intense discussion. Example: "The students had a ferocious debate over which book to read for their class project."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The ferocious storm caused great damage to the houses along the coast.
Example 2: The ferocious growl of the dog made the intruder think twice about entering the yard.
Example 3: In the movie, the ferocious dragon breathed fire, scaring everyone in the village.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "ferocious" comes from the Latin word "ferox", which means fierce or wild? It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe aggressive animals and situations.
Famous Quote
"The ferocity of the human mind is far greater than that of any animal." - Christopher Paolini
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ferocious" mean?
a) Gentle and calm
b) Very fierce or violent
c) Soft and fluffy
d) Happy and cheerful
Answer: b) Very fierce or violent
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ferocious"?
a) Gentle
b) Mild
c) Fierce
d) Tame
Answer: c) Fierce
3. Which is an antonym of "ferocious"?
a) Wild
b) Savage
c) Calm
d) Brutal
Answer: c) Calm
4. Which sentence uses "ferocious" correctly?
a) The ferocious kitten played with a ball of yarn.
b) The ferocious waves crashed against the rocks during the storm.
c) She was ferocious when she shared her ice cream.
d) The ferocious baby was ready for bedtime.
Answer: b) The ferocious waves crashed against the rocks during the storm.
5. Which idiom means similar to "ferocious"?
a) Ferocious as a lion
b) As gentle as a lamb
c) Like a duck to water
d) As cool as a cucumber
Answer: a) Ferocious as a lion
