Basic Details
Word: Cashew
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A nut that is shaped like a kidney and grows on a tropical tree; it is tasty and often eaten as a snack.
Synonyms: Cashew nut, Anacardium
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Out of left field: An unexpected occurrence, which could be as surprising as finding a cashew in a bag of mixed nuts. Example: "Her sudden decision to move abroad came out of left field."
- Nutty as a fruitcake: Used to describe someone who is eccentric or silly, similar to the delightful nature of cashews in a snack mix. Example: "Hes as nutty as a fruitcake with all his wild ideas!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: I added cashews to my salad for an extra crunchy texture.
Example 2: Cashew nuts are a popular ingredient in many Asian dishes and stir-fries.
Example 3: My favourite snack is a handful of roasted cashews while watching a movie.
Fun Fact
Did you know that cashews grow on a unique fruit called the cashew apple? While the nut is the most popular part, the apple is also edible and has a sweet, juicy flavour!
Famous Quote
"By the way, if youre in the frame of mind where you firmly believe that you must have a cashew nut instead of a normal peanut butter sandwich, hold onto that." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cashew" mean?
a) A kind of fruit
b) A type of nut
c) A vegetable
d) A flower
Answer: b) A type of nut
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cashew"?
a) Almond
b) Walnut
c) Cashew nut
d) Peanut
Answer: c) Cashew nut
3. Which sentence uses "cashew" correctly?
a) I planted cashew trees in my garden.
b) The cashew danced at the concert.
c) She eats cashew nuts every day as a healthy snack.
d) The cashew flew across the room.
Answer: c) She eats cashew nuts every day as a healthy snack.
4. Which idiom relates to the nature of being 'nutty'?
a) Come to the cashew
b) Nutty as a fruitcake
c) As cool as a cucumber
d) A piece of cake
Answer: b) Nutty as a fruitcake
5. What is the opposite of "cashew"?
a) N/A
b) Ham
c) Broccoli
d) Apple
Answer: a) N/A
