Spell Bee Word: thirsty

Basic Details

Word: Thirsty

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Feeling a need or desire to drink.

Synonyms: Parched, dehydrated, ravenous

Antonyms: Satisfied, quenched, full

Idioms and Phrases

1. Thirsty for knowledge: Eager to learn or gain information. Example: "She is always reading books because she is so thirsty for knowledge."
2. Quench one's thirst: To satisfy a need or desire. Example: "After playing soccer, I needed a drink to quench my thirst."

Usage Examples

Example 1: After running in the hot sun, I was very thirsty and quickly drank a bottle of water.

Example 2: The plants looked thirsty and needed some water to grow healthy.

Example 3: He was thirsty for adventure and sought to travel the world once he graduated from school.

Fun Fact

The word "thirsty" comes from the Old English word "urst," which means a longing for drink or something that refreshes.

Famous Quote

"We are all thirsty, not for greatness, but for connection." - John Lubbock

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "thirsty" mean?

a) Happy
b) Feeling a need to drink
c) Tired
d) Hungry

Answer: b) Feeling a need to drink

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

a) Satisfied
b) Ravenous
c) Dehydrated
d) Full

Answer: c) Dehydrated

3. Which sentence uses "thirsty" correctly?

a) The thirsty dog drank all the water in the bowl.
b) The thirsty dog danced happily.
c) The thirsty dog climbed the tree.
d) The thirsty dog jumped over the moon.

Answer: a) The thirsty dog drank all the water in the bowl.

4. Which idiom means to desire information?

a) Thirsty for knowledge
b) Quench one's thirst
c) In the same boat
d) As busy as a bee

Answer: a) Thirsty for knowledge

5. What is the opposite of "thirsty"?

a) Hungry
b) Quenched
c) Energetic
d) Satisfied

Answer: b) Quenched