Spell Bee Word: passions

Basic Details

Word: Passions

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Strong feelings or emotions about something; very strong enthusiasm for an activity or interest.

Synonyms: Enthusiasms, interests, hobbies

Antonyms: Apathy, indifference

Idioms and Phrases

1. Follow your passion: To pursue what you love doing. Example: "He always told me to follow my passion, so I decided to become an artist."
2. Passion project: A project that someone undertakes to express their enthusiasm or interest, not for money. Example: "Her blog about nature is a passion project that she works on in her free time."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Cooking is one of her greatest passions; she loves trying out new recipes every weekend.

Example 2: He invests a lot of his time in his passions, which include playing football and painting.

Example 3: Everyone should have something they are passionate about that makes them excited to wake up every day.

Fun Fact

The word "passion" comes from the Latin word "passio," which means "suffering." Originally, it referred to Christ’s suffering, but over time, it evolved to mean strong feelings and enthusiasm.

Famous Quote

"The greatest passion of life is to live it." — Unknown

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "passions" refer to?

a) Mild curiosity
b) Strong feelings or interests
c) Boredom
d) Lack of interest

Answer: b) Strong feelings or interests

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

a) Jobs
b) Enthusiasms
c) Fears
d) Obligations

Answer: b) Enthusiasms

3. Which word is an antonym for "passions"?

a) Interest
b) Apathy
c) Love
d) Devotion

Answer: b) Apathy

4. Which sentence uses "passions" correctly?

a) Her passions include music and dance, bringing her lots of joy.
b) His passions were grey and dull.
c) She has a passion for sleeping all day.
d) Passions are everywhere and never stop.

Answer: a) Her passions include music and dance, bringing her lots of joy.

5. Which idiom means to pursue what you love?

a) Follow your passion
b) Go with the flow
c) Hit the ground running
d) A penny for your thoughts

Answer: a) Follow your passion