Spell Bee Word: vanish

Basic Details

Word: Vanish

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To disappear suddenly and completely.

Synonyms: Disappear, evaporate, fade away

Antonyms: Appear, emerge, materialise

Idioms and Phrases

1. Vanish into thin air: To disappear completely as if by magic. Example: "The magician made the rabbit vanish into thin air during his performance."
2. Gone with the wind: Something or someone that has disappeared completely. Example: "After the storm, our picnic plans were gone with the wind."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The squirrel seemed to vanish into the trees as soon as it noticed us approaching.

Example 2: The clouds began to vanish, revealing a bright blue sky.

Example 3: The magician made the coin vanish before our eyes, leaving everyone amazed.

Fun Fact

The word “vanish” comes from the Latin word "vanescere," which means “to disappear.” It has been used in English since the 15th century.

Famous Quote

"Just like that, everything could vanish in a moment." Unknown Author

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "vanish" mean?

a) To appear suddenly
b) To disappear suddenly
c) To grow
d) To break

Answer: b) To disappear suddenly

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

a) Emerge
b) Fade away
c) Appear
d) Develop

Answer: b) Fade away

3. Which sentence uses "vanish" correctly?

a) The cat seemed to vanish when I called it.
b) The sun will vanish at night.
c) The flower will vanish in the garden.
d) The girl will vanish on her birthday.

Answer: a) The cat seemed to vanish when I called it.

4. Which idiom means the same as "vanish"?

a) Gone with the wind
b) A bird in the hand
c) The best of both worlds
d) A penny for your thoughts

Answer: a) Gone with the wind

5. What is the opposite of "vanish"?

a) N/A
b) Reappear
c) Disappear
d) Flee

Answer: b) Reappear