Basic Details
Word: Pistachio
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, green nut that can be eaten raw or roasted, often used in foods and desserts.
Synonyms: Nut, kernel
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Hard nut to crack: Refers to a difficult problem or challenge. Example: "The math problem was a hard nut to crack, but with practice, I eventually solved it!"
- Nuts about something: Means being very enthusiastic or devoted to something. Example: "She is nuts about pistachios and enjoys them as a snack every day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I love adding pistachios to my ice cream for a delightful crunch.
Example 2: The chef prepared a dish with roasted chicken and a pistachio crust that tasted amazing.
Example 3: At the party, there was a bowl of salted pistachios that everyone enjoyed munching on.
Fun Fact
Pistachios are one of the oldest nuts consumed by humans, with evidence of their cultivation dating back to around 7000 BC in the Middle East!
Famous Quote
"Life is like a bag of pistachios; it's what you do with it that counts." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pistachio" mean?
a) A type of vegetable
b) A small, green nut
c) A type of fruit
d) A kind of seed
Answer: b) A small, green nut
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pistachio"?
a) Bean
b) Nut
c) Grain
d) Spice
Answer: b) Nut
3. Which sentence uses "pistachio" correctly?
a) I had a pistachio sandwich for lunch.
b) She planted pistachios in her garden.
c) The recipe called for chopped pistachios on top of the cake.
d) The cats chased a pistachio around the room.
Answer: c) The recipe called for chopped pistachios on top of the cake.
4. Which idiom refers to a difficult problem?
a) Nuts about something
b) Hard nut to crack
c) Nuttier than a fruitcake
d) Nutty as a squirrel
Answer: b) Hard nut to crack
5. What is the opposite of "pistachio"?
a) N/A
b) Walnut
c) Potato
d) Noodle
Answer: a) N/A
