Basic Details
Word: Reject
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To refuse to accept, believe in, or agree with something or someone.
Synonyms: Refuse, dismiss, decline
Antonyms: Accept, agree, embrace
Idioms and Phrases
- Reject with a wave: To dismiss someone or something casually and without much thought. Example: "She rejected the suggestion with a wave, saying it wasnt suitable for her plans."
- Reject the notion: To refuse to accept an idea or belief. Example: "He rejected the notion that he could finish the project alone."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Many students initially reject the idea of studying harder, but later realise it leads to better grades.
Example 2: The committee decided to reject the proposal due to insufficient evidence.
Example 3: She felt sad when her friends rejected her invitation to the party.
Fun Fact
The word "reject" comes from the Latin word "rejectus," which means "thrown back." This reflects the idea of pushing something away or not accepting it.
Famous Quote
"It is better to be rejected than to be accepted for the wrong reasons." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "reject" mean?
a) To accept something
b) To refuse to accept
c) To agree with
d) To ignore someone
Answer: b) To refuse to accept
2. Which of these is a synonym of "reject"?
a) Accept
b) Embrace
c) Dismiss
d) Agree
Answer: c) Dismiss
3. Which word is an antonym of "reject"?
a) Refuse
b) Decline
c) Accept
d) Dismiss
Answer: c) Accept
4. Which sentence uses "reject" correctly?
a) I reject the gift with joy.
b) She decided to reject the invitation to the event.
c) He will reject the cake for dessert.
d) They reject the celebration happily.
Answer: b) She decided to reject the invitation to the event.
5. Which idiom means to dismiss someone or something easily?
a) Reject with a wave
b) Accept with an open heart
c) Embrace the change
d) Turn over a new leaf
Answer: a) Reject with a wave
