Basic Details
Word: Flare
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Meaning: A burst of light or a sudden increase in brightness; to suddenly become bright or intense.
Synonyms: Blaze, flash, signal
Antonyms: Dullness, dimness
Idioms and Phrases
- Flare up: To suddenly become angry or excited. Example: "His temper can flare up if someone criticises him."
- Flare one's nostrils: To show strong emotions, particularly anger or disdain. Example: "She flared her nostrils in disbelief at his rude comments."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The fireworks created a beautiful flare in the night sky, lighting everything up.
Example 2: As the sun set, a warm orange flare appeared over the horizon.
Example 3: He had to flare the signal to alert the rescue team of their location.
Fun Fact
The term "flare" originally referred to a sudden burst of flame or light and is believed to come from the Old English word "flaer," which means "to fly or flutter." This highlights its connection to brightness and sudden movement.
Famous Quote
"It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped." Tony Robbins (related to the idea of sudden choices creating a 'flare' in ones life).
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "flare" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) A burst of light
c) A kind of fruit
d) A type of fabric
Answer: b) A burst of light
2. Which of these is a synonym of "flare"?
a) Dullness
b) Flash
c) Tree
d) Ground
Answer: b) Flash
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "flare"?
a) Blaze
b) Brightness
c) Dimness
d) Signal
Answer: c) Dimness
4. Which sentence uses "flare" correctly?
a) The artist wanted to flare his painting with unique colours.
b) The children were happy at the flare of the loud noise.
c) As he spoke, his emotions began to flare with intensity.
d) The dog loved to flare in the park.
Answer: c) As he spoke, his emotions began to flare with intensity.
5. What does the idiom "flare up" mean?
a) To slowly decrease
b) To suddenly become angry
c) To shine continuously
d) To fall asleep
Answer: b) To suddenly become angry
