Spell Bee Word: quibble

Basic Details

Word: Quibble

Part of Speech: Verb (also a noun)

Meaning: To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; to make a fuss over small details.

Synonyms: Nitpick, argue, bicker

Antonyms: Agree, concede, accept

Idioms and Phrases

1. Don’t quibble over pennies: Advises against arguing about small sums of money or trivial matters. Example: "He always tells me not to quibble over pennies when we’re planning our budget."
2. Quibbling is for the little minds: Suggests that arguing about trivial points is not a wise use of time. Example: "In serious discussions, quibbling is for the little minds who can't see the bigger picture."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Instead of focusing on the big issues, they began to quibble about the colour of the paint in the meeting.

Example 2: It's not worth your time to quibble over the details of the agreement when the main terms are already clear.

Example 3: Their conversation quickly turned from agreeing on plans to quibbling about where to eat dinner.

Fun Fact

The word "quibble" comes from the Latin word "quabblare," which means to "to babble," reflecting how it often involves unnecessary talking without real progress.

Famous Quote

"It is the law of the land that we should not quibble over trifles." - Robert Louis Stevenson

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "quibble" mean?

a) To dance
b) To argue about trivial matters
c) To run
d) To sing

Answer: b) To argue about trivial matters

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

a) Concur
b) Nitpick
c) Encourage
d) Support

Answer: b) Nitpick

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "quibble"?

a) Disagree
b) Nominate
c) Agree
d) Contest

Answer: c) Agree

4. Which sentence uses "quibble" correctly?

a) She loves to quibble when playing video games.
b) The children began to quibble about the best place to build a park.
c) The cat likes to quibble around the house.
d) He quibble his homework quickly before soccer practice.

Answer: b) The children began to quibble about the best place to build a park.

5. What does the idiom "Don’t quibble over pennies" advise?

a) To be careful with money
b) To argue about small things
c) To invest in savings
d) To spend lavishly

Answer: b) To argue about small things