Basic Details
Word: Cardamom
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A spice made from the seeds of a plant, often used to add flavour to foods and drinks.
Synonyms: Spice, aromatic, flavouring
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Spice it up: To make something more interesting or exciting. Example: "Lets spice it up by adding some cardamom to the pie for a unique taste."
- Full of spice: Used to describe something that is exciting or lively. Example: "Her storytelling is always full of spice, keeping everyone engaged."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I love making chai tea with cardamom for a lovely, fragrant beverage.
Example 2: Many Indian dishes use cardamom to enhance their flavours, creating a delightful meal.
Example 3: The baker added a pinch of cardamom to the cake batter, giving it a special twist.
Fun Fact
Did you know that cardamom is one of the world's most expensive spices, often called the "Queen of Spices"? Its originally from India and has been used in cooking and medicine for thousands of years.
Famous Quote
"The spice of life is in the variety of flavour in our experiences." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cardamom" refer to?
a) A type of fruit
b) A kind of spice
c) A type of vegetable
d) A kind of meat
Answer: b) A kind of spice
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cardamom"?
a) Spice
b) Salt
c) Sugar
d) Pepper
Answer: a) Spice
3. Which of the following would NOT be an antonym of "cardamom"?
a) N/A
b) Sour
c) Bitter
d) Sweet
Answer: a) N/A
4. Which sentence uses "cardamom" correctly?
a) The cardamom ran very fast.
b) She painted the wall with cardamom.
c) The recipe called for cardamom to enhance the flavour.
d) We danced with cardamom.
Answer: c) The recipe called for cardamom to enhance the flavour.
5. Which idiom means to make something more exciting?
a) Full of spice
b) Spice it up
c) As cool as a cucumber
d) Apple of my eye
Answer: b) Spice it up
