Basic Details
Word: Formidable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something or someone that is impressive and can cause fear or respect.
Synonyms: Impressive, daunting, fearsome
Antonyms: Unimpressive, weak, trivial
Idioms and Phrases
- A formidable task: A job that is very difficult and requires significant effort. Example: "Completing the project on time was a formidable task for the students."
- Formidable opponent: A rival that is very strong and difficult to defeat. Example: "They knew they were facing a formidable opponent in the championship game."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The knight faced a formidable dragon that guarded the treasure.
Example 2: Her formidable intellect made her stand out among her classmates.
Example 3: The athlete trained hard to prepare for the formidable challenge of the upcoming marathon.
Fun Fact
The word "formidable" comes from the Latin word "formidabilis", meaning "to fear" or "to dread." It first appeared in English in the 14th century and has been used to describe both physical and mental challenges ever since.
Famous Quote
"Fear is a greater opponent than the formidable one that stands before you." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "formidable" mean?
a) Very small
b) Easy
c) Impressive and potentially intimidating
d) Uninteresting
Answer: c) Impressive and potentially intimidating
2. Which of these is a synonym of "formidable"?
a) Impressive
b) Tiny
c) Ordinary
d) Lame
Answer: a) Impressive
3. Which is an antonym of "formidable"?
a) Daunting
b) Serious
c) Unimpressive
d) Fearsome
Answer: c) Unimpressive
4. Which sentence uses "formidable" correctly?
a) The formidable cat chased the mouse with no trouble.
b) The formidable mountain was easy to climb.
c) The formidable presentation impressed everyone in the class.
d) The formidable fish swam in the lake.
Answer: c) The formidable presentation impressed everyone in the class.
5. Which idiom refers to a strong rival or challenge?
a) A formidable task
b) A weak point
c) A walk in the park
d) Piece of cake
Answer: a) A formidable task
