Basic Details
Word: Apricot
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, soft fruit that is orange or yellow, with a pit inside.
Synonyms: N/A
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Fruit of one's labour: This means to enjoy the results of ones hard work. Example: "After years of studying, her successful exam results were the fruit of her labour."
- Peach of a deal: This means a very good or advantageous deal. Example: "I got a peach of a deal when I bought this apricot jam at the market."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The apricot tree in our garden has started to bear fruit, and I can't wait to taste the juicy apricots.
Example 2: Apricot preserves are a favourite spread on toast during breakfast in our house.
Example 3: We made a delicious apricot tart that was the highlight of the picnic.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the apricot is closely related to the plum, and they both belong to the same family? Apricots have been cultivated for thousands of years and are rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
Famous Quote
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart." Helen Keller (interpreting the sweetness of experiences, similar to how fruits like apricots are often enjoyed.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "apricot" mean?
a) A small fruit
b) A type of vegetable
c) A large animal
d) A kind of flower
Answer: a) A small fruit
2. Which fruit is an apricot closely related to?
a) Apple
b) Banana
c) Plum
d) Peach
Answer: c) Plum
3. What is a good way to enjoy apricots?
a) By planting them in a garden
b) By making jam
c) By using them to paint
d) All of the above
Answer: b) By making jam
4. Which idiom relates to enjoying the results of hard work?
a) Fruit of one's labour
b) Cold as a cucumber
c) The root of the problem
d) To go bananas
Answer: a) Fruit of one's labour
5. What colour are apricots typically?
a) Blue
b) Green
c) Orange or yellow
d) Purple
Answer: c) Orange or yellow
