Spell Bee Word: habituate

Basic Details

Word: Habituate

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To make someone familiar with something through repeated exposure or practice.

Synonyms: Accustom, Familiarise, Train

Antonyms: Unaccustomed, Disorient, Alienate

Idioms and Phrases

1. Grow accustomed to: To gradually become familiar with something. Example: "She quickly grew accustomed to the sound of the city after moving there."
2. Get used to: To become familiar with or comfortable with something over time. Example: "He had to get used to waking up early for school every day."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The dog needed time to habituate to its new environment before it felt comfortable.

Example 2: After several weeks of practicing, the students began to habituate to the difficult math problems.

Example 3: It can take a while to habituate to a new routine, but soon it becomes second nature.

Fun Fact

The word "habituate" comes from the Latin word "habituare," which means "to make familiar." It shows how our brains adapt and learn to accept consistent experiences over time.

Famous Quote

"You can’t just expect to feel comfortable; you have to habituate yourself to what is new." Unknown Author

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "habituate" mean?

a) To forget something
b) To make someone familiar with something
c) To create a new habit
d) To avoid a situation

Answer: b) To make someone familiar with something

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

a) Train
b) Forget
c) Shock
d) Ignore

Answer: a) Train

3. Which of these is an antonym of "habituate"?

a) Familiarise
b) Accustom
c) Alienate
d) Adapt

Answer: c) Alienate

4. Which sentence uses "habituate" correctly?

a) He was habituate to wearing shoes only at home.
b) They will habituate to the new game rules after a few rounds.
c) The cat quickly habituates to the sound of thunder.
d) She would habituate the book on her shelf.

Answer: b) They will habituate to the new game rules after a few rounds.

5. Which idiom means the same as "habituate"?

a) Grow accustomed to
b) Bite the bullet
c) Jump on the bandwagon
d) The ball is in your court

Answer: a) Grow accustomed to