Basic Details
Word: Walnut
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A round nut with a hard shell and edible meat inside, often used in cooking and baking.
Synonyms: Nut, edible seed
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Hard as a walnut: Used to describe something very tough or difficult. Example: "The wood was hard as a walnut, making it challenging to carve."
- In a nutshell: To express something in a concise manner. Example: "In a nutshell, the project was a success because of teamwork."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She loves to add chopped walnuts to her salads for a crunchy texture.
Example 2: The baker used walnuts in the cake recipe to enhance its flavour.
Example 3: After cracking the walnut, the tasty pieces inside were perfect for snacking.
Fun Fact
Did you know that walnuts are often referred to as "brain food" because their shape resembles a human brain and they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for brain health?
Famous Quote
"Life is a combination of magic and pasta. And it's best enjoyed with a handful of walnuts." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "walnut" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A round nut with a hard shell
c) A kind of vegetable
d) A flower
Answer: b) A round nut with a hard shell
2. Which of these is a synonym of "walnut"?
a) Nut
b) Grain
c) Berry
d) Vegetable
Answer: a) Nut
3. Which sentence uses "walnut" correctly?
a) The walnut swam in the pool.
b) She cracked the walnut to eat its delicious insides.
c) The walnut painted a picture.
d) The walnut is flying in the sky.
Answer: b) She cracked the walnut to eat its delicious insides.
4. Which idiom means to express something concisely?
a) Hard as a walnut
b) In a nutshell
c) As easy as pie
d) Barking up the wrong tree
Answer: b) In a nutshell
5. What is the opposite of "walnut"?
a) N/A
b) Almond
c) Cherry
d) Hazelnut
Answer: a) N/A
