Basic Details
Word: Avocado
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A green fruit with a creamy texture, often used in salads and sandwiches.
Synonyms: Alligator pear, butter fruit
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Avocado toast: A popular dish made by spreading avocado on toasted bread. Example: "For breakfast, I had delicious avocado toast topped with cherry tomatoes."
- Green as an avocado: Used to describe someone who is nave or inexperienced. Example: "When it comes to fishing, he's still green as an avocado, having never been out on a boat."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She made a refreshing guacamole dip using ripe avocados, onions, and lime juice.
Example 2: The salad was filled with fresh vegetables, and avocado added a rich creaminess to the dish.
Example 3: When I visited the market, I chose the largest avocado because I wanted to make a big batch of dip for the party.
Fun Fact
Did you know that avocados are technically a berry? They contain a single large seed in the middle, which makes them different from most fruits!
Famous Quote
"The avocado is a food without rival among the fruits, the veritable fruit of paradise." - David Fairchild
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "avocado" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) A green fruit
c) A kind of tree
d) A vegetable
Answer: b) A green fruit
2. Which of these is a synonym of "avocado"?
a) Tomato
b) Alligator pear
c) Banana
d) Carrot
Answer: b) Alligator pear
3. Which sentence uses "avocado" correctly?
a) The avocado flew high in the sky.
b) She added avocado slices to her sandwich for extra flavour.
c) He likes to paint avocados.
d) Avocado is a colour of the rainbow.
Answer: b) She added avocado slices to her sandwich for extra flavour.
4. Which idiom relates to "avocado"?
a) Cold as ice
b) Green as an avocado
c) Life is a bowl of cherries
d) A piece of cake
Answer: b) Green as an avocado
5. What is the opposite of "avocado"?
a) N/A
b) Tomato
c) Pineapple
d) Apple
Answer: a) N/A
