Basic Details
Word: Transparent
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that you can see through, like clear glass or water.
Synonyms: Clear, see-through, obvious
Antonyms: Opaque, unclear, hidden
Idioms and Phrases
- Transparent as glass: Used to describe someone or something that is very clear or honest. Example: "Her motives were transparent as glass; she always tells the truth."
- Be transparent about: To be open and honest about something. Example: "The teacher was transparent about the new rules in class, so everyone understood."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The windows were so transparent that it felt like there was no glass at all.
Example 2: During the science experiment, the liquid in the beaker was transparent, allowing us to see the bubbles forming.
Example 3: The child's transparent honesty made her mother smile, as she shared exactly how she felt.
Fun Fact
Did you know that natural diamonds are transparent? They can allow light to pass through, which is what gives them their sparkling appearance!
Famous Quote
"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom." Thomas Jefferson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "transparent" mean?
a) Not able to see through
b) Something you can see through
c) Dark and cloudy
d) A flavourful food
Answer: b) Something you can see through
2. Which of these is a synonym of "transparent"?
a) Hidden
b) Clear
c) Opaque
d) Dark
Answer: b) Clear
3. Which word is an antonym of "transparent"?
a) Clear
b) Transparent
c) Opaque
d) Obvious
Answer: c) Opaque
4. Which sentence uses "transparent" correctly?
a) The transparent box hid all the toys inside.
b) The transparent water made it easy to see the fish swimming below.
c) The transparent car drove fast down the road.
d) The transparent cat climbed the tree.
Answer: b) The transparent water made it easy to see the fish swimming below.
5. Which idiom means being honest or clear?
a) Be transparent about
b) Muddy the waters
c) Sell like hotcakes
d) Out of the blue
Answer: a) Be transparent about
