Spell Bee Word: irritation

Basic Details

Word: Irritation

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A feeling of discomfort or annoyance; when something bothers you.

Synonyms: Annoyance, displeasure, vexation

Antonyms: Calmness, pleasure, contentment

Idioms and Phrases

Rub the wrong way: To irritate someone or cause annoyance. Example: "His constant interruptions tend to rub me the wrong way during meetings."
Add fuel to the fire: To make a situation worse or more irritating. Example: "Arguing about the small details will only add fuel to the fire of this disagreement."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The irritation from the mosquito bites made it hard for her to concentrate on her homework.

Example 2: He expressed his irritation when his friend was late to the movie.

Example 3: To avoid irritation, I decided to wear a hat while gardening to protect my head from the sun.

Fun Fact

The word "irritation" comes from the Latin word "irritare," which means â€œto provoke or enrage.â€ It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe both physical discomfort and emotional annoyance.

Famous Quote

"The greatest remedy for anger is delay." Seneca

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "irritation" mean?

a) A tasty meal
b) A feeling of discomfort or annoyance
c) A fun game
d) A type of plant

Answer: b) A feeling of discomfort or annoyance

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

a) Joy
b) Displeasure
c) Happiness
d) Excitement

Answer: b) Displeasure

3. Which is an antonym of "irritation"?

a) Vexation
b) Discomfort
c) Contentment
d) Complaint

Answer: c) Contentment

4. Which sentence uses "irritation" correctly?

a) The irritation of the traffic made me late for school.
b) The irritation enjoyed a sunny day at the park.
c) My irritation was very hungry after the walk.
d) The irritation danced all night long.

Answer: a) The irritation of the traffic made me late for school.

5. Which idiom relates to the concept of "irritation"?

a) Rub the wrong way
b) A penny for your thoughts
c) Break a leg
d) Hit the nail on the head

Answer: a) Rub the wrong way

Associated Words

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