Basic Details
Word: Treasure
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: Valuable items or riches; something you keep safe because it is precious.
Synonyms: Wealth, valuables, gems
Antonyms: Trash, waste, loss
Idioms and Phrases
- Buried treasure: Something valuable hidden away and difficult to find. Example: "The old map led them to the spot where the buried treasure was said to be."
- Treasure trove: A collection of valuable items. Example: "The attic was a treasure trove of old toys and forgotten books."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The pirate's map promised great treasure hidden on a distant island.
Example 2: She considered her family photos as the greatest treasure of her life.
Example 3: The archaeologists uncovered a treasure of ancient coins during the excavation.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "treasure" comes from the Old French word "tresor," which means a store of precious items? Treasure has been a fascinating subject in stories and legends for centuries.
Famous Quote
"The only treasure I have is the joy of family." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "treasure" mean?
a) A type of plant
b) Valuable items or riches
c) A kind of song
d) A form of exercise
Answer: b) Valuable items or riches
2. Which of these is a synonym of "treasure"?
a) Clothing
b) Wealth
c) Bread
d) Chair
Answer: b) Wealth
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "treasure"?
a) Precious
b) Gems
c) Trash
d) Valuables
Answer: c) Trash
4. Which sentence uses "treasure" correctly?
a) The treasure is blooming in the garden.
b) They found treasure in the ocean.
c) She treasurised the loud sound.
d) They treasure walked in the park.
Answer: b) They found treasure in the ocean.
5. Which idiom refers to hidden valuable items?
a) Treasure trove
b) A dime a dozen
c) The icing on the cake
d) All that glitters is not gold
Answer: a) Treasure trove
