Basic Details
Word: Wreck
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: To destroy or badly damage something. It can also refer to the remains of something that has been destroyed.
Synonyms: Ruin, destruction, crash, demolish
Antonyms: Repair, fix, build, restore
Idioms and Phrases
- Wreck of a man: Refers to someone who is in very bad condition, either physically or emotionally. Example: "After the tough week at work, he was a wreck of a man, exhausted and frazzled."
- Wreck your brain: To think very hard about something. Example: "She had to wreck her brain to remember where she had left her keys."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The shipwreck left a fascinating underwater habitat for fish and other sea life.
Example 2: After the storm, the garden was a total wreck, with plants thrown everywhere.
Example 3: He worked hard to wreck the car, but thankfully, he was not hurt in the accident.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the Titanic, which famously sank in 1912, is now known as a wreck? It lies over 12,000 feet under the ocean and is explored by scientists and adventurers!
Famous Quote
"The wreck of a life... it can be rebuilt, but it will never be the same." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "wreck" mean?
a) To complete something successfully
b) To destroy or badly damage something
c) To build or construct
d) To repair or fix
Answer: b) To destroy or badly damage something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "wreck"?
a) Construction
b) Ruin
c) Help
d) Protect
Answer: b) Ruin
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "wreck"?
a) Damage
b) Ruin
c) Fix
d) Crash
Answer: c) Fix
4. Which sentence uses "wreck" correctly?
a) The wreck of the building brought back memories.
b) I love to wreck my homework in the evenings.
c) They wreck the car and went for a drive.
d) She enjoys to wreck things.
Answer: a) The wreck of the building brought back memories.
5. What does "wreck your brain" mean?
a) To exercise your brain
b) To think very hard about something
c) To play brain games
d) To relax your mind
Answer: b) To think very hard about something
