Spell Bee Word: stronghold

Basic Details

Word: Stronghold

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A safe and secure place, often a building or fort where people are protected.

Synonyms: Fortress, bastion, citadel

Antonyms: Weakness, vulnerability

Idioms and Phrases

1. Home is a stronghold: A saying indicating that one's home is a place of safety and comfort. Example: "After a long day, I find comfort in the thought that home is a stronghold."
2. To fortify one’s stronghold: To make one’s position or situation stronger and more secure. Example: "She decided to fortify her stronghold by studying harder for the exam."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The ancient castle served as a stronghold for the kingdom during battles.

Example 2: After the storm, the family felt relieved to be in their stronghold, where they were safe and warm.

Example 3: The team turned their home court into a stronghold, determined to defend it during the championship.

Fun Fact

The term "stronghold" originates from the Old English word "stranghold," which means a strong place or fortification. It has been used for centuries to describe not just physical fortifications but also metaphorical strongholds of ideas or beliefs.

Famous Quote

"In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you." Deepak Chopra (This quote reflects the idea of having an inner stronghold amidst external challenges.)

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "stronghold" mean?

a) A type of music
b) A safe and secure place
c) A kind of animal
d) A type of plant

Answer: b) A safe and secure place

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

a) Playground
b) Weakness
c) Fortress
d) Garden

Answer: c) Fortress

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

a) Strong
b) Security
c) Vulnerability
d) Shield

Answer: c) Vulnerability

4. Which sentence uses "stronghold" correctly?

a) The stronghold danced all night long.
b) The stronghold provided shelter during the storm.
c) The stronghold cooked dinner for the family.
d) The stronghold flew over the city.

Answer: b) The stronghold provided shelter during the storm.

5. What does the idiom "to fortify one’s stronghold" mean?

a) To make a situation stronger and more secure
b) To invite people over
c) To play games
d) To eat food

Answer: a) To make a situation stronger and more secure