Basic Details
Word: Tolerable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is acceptable or bearable, but not wonderful.
Synonyms: Acceptable, bearable, endurable
Antonyms: Intolerable, unacceptable, unbearable
Idioms and Phrases
- Better than tolerable: Something that is much better than just okay. Example: "The meal was better than tolerable; it was delicious!"
- Just tolerable: Indicates that something is barely acceptable. Example: "The movie was just tolerable; I wouldn't watch it again."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The weather today is tolerable, allowing us to enjoy our picnic outside.
Example 2: Although the lecture was long, the professor's interesting stories made it tolerable.
Example 3: Her music taste is tolerable, but I prefer a different genre.
Fun Fact
The word "tolerable" comes from the Latin word "tolerabilis," which means "able to be endured." It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe things that can be accepted even if they are not ideal.
Famous Quote
"We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools." Martin Luther King Jr. (This quote highlights the importance of tolerance and acceptance towards one another.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tolerable" mean?
a) Very enjoyable
b) Not acceptable
c) Acceptable or bearable
d) Extremely bad
Answer: c) Acceptable or bearable
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tolerable"?
a) Unbearable
b) Acceptable
c) Terrible
d) Awful
Answer: b) Acceptable
3. Which sentence uses "tolerable" correctly?
a) The painting was tolerable, but not impressive.
b) The tolerable ran quickly.
c) I found the tolerable of the cake to be delightful.
d) Tolerable is my favourite colour.
Answer: a) The painting was tolerable, but not impressive.
4. Which idiom means "better than tolerable"?
a) Just tolerable
b) Better than tolerable
c) As good as gold
d) A piece of cake
Answer: b) Better than tolerable
5. What is the opposite of "tolerable"?
a) Acceptable
b) Intolerable
c) Excellent
d) Wonderful
Answer: b) Intolerable
