Basic Details
Word: Distiller
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person or machine that makes alcohol by heating liquids to separate the alcohol from water and other substances.
Synonyms: Brewer, Producer, Spirits maker
Antonyms: Consumer, User
Idioms and Phrases
- Distilling the essence: To extract the most important information or quality from something. Example: "In his speech, he was distilling the essence of the project to make it clearer for everyone."
- Keep your spirits up: To maintain a positive attitude. Example: "Even though we faced challenges, he always found a way to keep our spirits up."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The distiller worked all day to create a unique flavour for the new whisky blend.
Example 2: During the tour, we learned how the distiller turns grains into spirits using traditional methods.
Example 3: The distiller explained how different ingredients affect the taste of the final product.
Fun Fact
Did you know that distillation is one of the oldest chemical processes and was used as far back as 3000 BC to make perfumes and medicinal drinks before it was used for alcohol?
Famous Quote
"The art of distilling is a paradox: it takes many ingredients to make one spirit." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "distiller" mean?
a) A person who drinks alcohol
b) A person who makes alcohol
c) A type of fruit
d) A kind of animal
Answer: b) A person who makes alcohol
2. Which of these is a synonym of "distiller"?
a) Chef
b) Producer
c) Customer
d) Farmer
Answer: b) Producer
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "distiller"?
a) Conductor
b) Consumer
c) Artist
d) Designer
Answer: b) Consumer
4. Which sentence uses "distiller" correctly?
a) The distiller plays football on weekends.
b) The distiller explained how he produces spirits in the factory.
c) The distiller grows flowers in his garden.
d) The distiller repairs electronics.
Answer: b) The distiller explained how he produces spirits in the factory.
5. Which idiom relates to the process of distilling?
a) Keep your spirits up
b) Barking up the wrong tree
c) The early bird catches the worm
d) All that glitters is not gold
Answer: a) Keep your spirits up
