Basic Details
Word: Mystery
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Something that is difficult to understand or explain; something that is secret or unknown.
Synonyms: Enigma, puzzle, secret
Antonyms: Clarity, certainty, explanation
Idioms and Phrases
- It’s a mystery to me: Used when something is confusing and you don't understand it. Example: "How they solved that math problem so quickly is a mystery to me."
- A mystery wrapped in an enigma: Refers to something that is very difficult to understand or define. Example: "The old manuscript was truly a mystery wrapped in an enigma."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The disappearance of the ancient artefacts remains a mystery to historians.
Example 2: The detective worked hard to solve the mystery of the missing jewels.
Example 3: She was always drawn to mystery novels because they kept her guessing.
Fun Fact
The word "mystery" comes from the Greek word "mysterion," which means "secret rites or doctrines." It originally referred to religious mysteries before evolving into its current meaning about things that are hard to understand.
Famous Quote
"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious." - Albert Einstein
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "mystery" mean?
a) Something easy to understand
b) Something that is difficult to understand or explain
c) A type of food
d) A popular song
Answer: b) Something that is difficult to understand or explain
2. Which of these is a synonym of "mystery"?
a) Sunshine
b) Enigma
c) Festivity
d) Report
Answer: b) Enigma
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "mystery"?
a) Secret
b) Puzzle
c) Clarity
d) Enigma
Answer: c) Clarity
4. Which sentence uses "mystery" correctly?
a) The mystery was finally solved by the scientist.
b) The mystery ate lunch.
c) The mystery jumped over the moon.
d) The mystery was written in red.
Answer: a) The mystery was finally solved by the scientist.
5. What does "it’s a mystery to me" mean?
a) I understand everything.
b) I find it confusing and don’t understand it.
c) I love talking about mysteries.
d) I enjoy the sunlight.
Answer: b) I find it confusing and don’t understand it.
