Basic Details
Word: Terror
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A strong feeling of fear or extreme worry.
Synonyms: Fear, fright, dread, panic
Antonyms: Calm, peace, assurance
Idioms and Phrases
- Terrified to death: Extremely frightened or scared. Example: "She was terrified to death when she saw the spider crawling on her pillow."
- Face your fears: To confront something that scares you. Example: "To get over her fear of heights, she decided to face her fears and go skydiving."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The loud thunderstorm filled the little boy with terror as the lightning lit up the sky.
Example 2: During the horror movie, many people in the audience screamed and jumped from their seats in terror.
Example 3: The thought of losing a loved one filled her heart with a deep sense of terror.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "terror" originates from the Latin "terrere," which means "to frighten"? It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe an intense feeling of fear.
Famous Quote
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Franklin D. Roosevelt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "terror" mean?
a) A feeling of happiness
b) A strong feeling of fear
c) A type of animal
d) A kind of food
Answer: b) A strong feeling of fear
2. Which of these is a synonym of "terror"?
a) Calm
b) Panic
c) Joy
d) Love
Answer: b) Panic
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "terror"?
a) Fright
b) Assurance
c) Dread
d) Fear
Answer: b) Assurance
4. Which sentence uses "terror" correctly?
a) The terror was very nice to everyone.
b) She felt terror when she watched the scary film.
c) He baked a terror in the oven.
d) The terror loved to play with puppies.
Answer: b) She felt terror when she watched the scary film.
5. What does the idiom "face your fears" mean?
a) To avoid things that scare you
b) To confront something that scares you
c) To go to sleep
d) To eat something tasty
Answer: b) To confront something that scares you
