Basic Details
Word: Irate
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling very angry or furious.
Synonyms: Furious, enraged, incensed
Antonyms: Calm, placid, peaceful
Idioms and Phrases
- At someone's wit's end: To be so frustrated or angry that one doesn't know what to do. Example: "After waiting for hours, she was at her wit's end and felt irate."
- Raving mad: Extremely angry or crazy with rage. Example: "He was raving mad when he discovered someone had dented his car."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The irate customer shouted at the manager when his order was wrong.
Example 2: She became irate after learning that her friend had forgotten her birthday.
Example 3: The teacher noticed some irate students when they received a surprise test on a topic they had not covered.
Fun Fact
The word "irate" comes from the Latin root "ira," which means anger. This term has been used in English since the early 1600s to express extreme anger.
Famous Quote
"For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "irate" mean?
a) Extremely happy
b) Very angry
c) Calm and peaceful
d) Excited for an event
Answer: b) Very angry
2. Which of these is a synonym of "irate"?
a) Joyful
b) Furious
c) Satisfied
d) Relaxed
Answer: b) Furious
3. Which word is an antonym of "irate"?
a) Raging
b) Calm
c) Enraged
d) Outraged
Answer: b) Calm
4. Which sentence uses "irate" correctly?
a) The irate bee buzzed happily around the flowers.
b) She felt irate when her favourite show was cancelled.
c) The irate dog wagged its tail excitedly.
d) He was irate while eating ice cream.
Answer: b) She felt irate when her favourite show was cancelled.
5. Which idiom means being very frustrated or upset?
a) At someone's wit's end
b) Raining cats and dogs
c) Break a leg
d) Bite off more than you can chew
Answer: a) At someone's wit's end
