Basic Details
Word: Horror
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A strong feeling of fear or shock.
Synonyms: Terror, dread, fright
Antonyms: Calm, joy, delight
Idioms and Phrases
- Horror show: A situation that is extremely chaotic or terrible. Example: "The way the team played was a real horror show, they lost by twenty points."
- In horror: In a state of shock or fear. Example: "She stood in horror as the storm damaged her home."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The horror movie scared everyone in the cinema, and many jumped in their seats.
Example 2: He read the horror novel late at night, and it gave him nightmares.
Example 3: The haunted house was filled with horror; it made even the bravest person scream.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "horror" comes from the Latin word "horrere," meaning "to tremble"? It reflects the physical reaction people often have when they feel intense fear.
Famous Quote
"There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it." Alfred Hitchcock
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "horror" mean?
a) A feeling of happiness
b) A strong feeling of fear or shock
c) A type of food
d) A style of painting
Answer: b) A strong feeling of fear or shock
2. Which of these is a synonym of "horror"?
a) Joy
b) Terror
c) Happiness
d) Relaxation
Answer: b) Terror
3. What is an antonym of "horror"?
a) Dread
b) Fear
c) Calm
d) Fright
Answer: c) Calm
4. Which sentence uses "horror" correctly?
a) The horror was full of delicious snacks.
b) He felt a sense of horror when the lights went out.
c) She sold her horror at the market.
d) They horror on a beautiful day.
Answer: b) He felt a sense of horror when the lights went out.
5. Which idiom relates to the feeling of "horror"?
a) In horror
b) Calm before the storm
c) All's well that ends well
d) A picture paints a thousand words
Answer: a) In horror
