Basic Details
Word: Okra
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A green vegetable with a pod that is often used in cooking, especially in soups and stews.
Synonyms: Lady's fingers, gumbo pod
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Okra in the soup: Refers to a situation that makes a problem more complicated. Example: "When they decided to change the plan last minute, it was like adding okra in the soup."
- As useful as okra: Used to describe something or someone that is very helpful. Example: "Her advice on the project was as useful as okra in a gumbo."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The chef added okra to the stew to give it a unique texture and flavour.
Example 2: In our garden, we are growing okra alongside tomatoes and peppers for a healthy crop.
Example 3: Many people enjoy fried okra as a tasty side dish during barbecues.
Fun Fact
Did you know that okra is often used in cuisines from many cultures, including Southern American, African, and Indian, making it a truly versatile vegetable?
Famous Quote
"Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate." Alan D. Wolfelt (and okra certainly shows love in many dishes!)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "okra" refer to?
a) A type of fruit
b) A green vegetable
c) A grain
d) A flower
Answer: b) A green vegetable
2. Which of these is a synonym of "okra"?
a) Corn
b) Lady's fingers
c) Potato
d) Cabbage
Answer: b) Lady's fingers
3. Which sentence uses "okra" correctly?
a) I enjoy okra in my salad.
b) Okra is painted in beautiful colours.
c) The okra flew away in the wind.
d) The okra is the largest vegetable in the garden.
Answer: a) I enjoy okra in my salad.
4. Which idiom means something complicated?
a) As useful as okra
b) Okra in the soup
c) A carrot in the garden
d) Bite the apple
Answer: b) Okra in the soup
5. What is the opposite of "okra"?
a) N/A
b) Broccoli
c) Fish
d) Bread
Answer: a) N/A
