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nut A small, hard-shelled seed that can be eaten as a snack or used in cooking. Also used to describe someone who is eccentric, odd, or silly. ■ I had a nut for lunch today - it was almonds on my salad!, He's such a nut, he wears a cape and talks to his phone like it's an imaginary friend.
Cashews A type of nut that is very high in fat, and can be eaten either raw or roasted. ■ "I love cashews because they are so satisfying and delicious. Plus, I can't get enough of their nutty flavor!
chestnut A type of nut that is typically boiled or roasted and used as a snack. ■ "I love eating chestnuts while watching TV, but I always forget to buy them in advance!
Erratic Being unpredictable, often in a chaotic or silly way. ■ "The squirrel's erratic behavior while trying to open the nut was hilarious!"
hazelnut A small, hard-shelled tree nut that is typically roasted and eaten as a snack. ■ "I can't believe you ate an entire bag of hazelnuts in one sitting! That's nuts!"
hull The outer, hard, protective layer of a seed or nut. ■ Why did the hull refuse to let the peanut out? Because it was shellfish!
pistachio A type of nut that is green and has a hard, red-colored outer shell. They are often used in sweets and desserts. ■ "I love eating pistachios as a snack! They're the perfect mix of sweetness and crunch."
screw A mechanical device for rotating an object, such as a bolt or nut, around its longitudinal axis by means of threads and a screwdriver. ■ "I need to screw in this new light bulb before the party starts."
spreads A delicious and nutritious meal consisting of a variety of spreadable foods, such as peanut butter on toast or jelly on a cracker. ■ "I love spreading my favorite nut butter all over my toast for breakfast every morning!"
walnut A small, hard-shelled nut that is typically round or oval in shape, and is a popular snack among humans and animals. ■ "I'm allergic to walnuts, so I have to be really careful when eating salads at parties."
acorn A small, hard-shelled nut that grows on an oak tree. It is often used as a slang term for someone who is foolish or naive. ■ "I can't believe you fell for that acorn's scam! Don't be so easily taken advantage of."
Almonds An extremely bitter and difficult-to-pronounce type of nut. Some people call them "almonds" because they are similar in shape, but really they should be called "the bane of my existence." ■ "I just can't stand almonds. They're so hard to say and even harder to eat. Every time I try to pronounce the word 'almonds,' it comes out sounding like a swear word.
hazel A small, brown-colored tree with a spreading canopy of leaves, bearing edible nuts. ■ "I once ate so many hazelnuts that I started to grow my own." A person with a smoky brown coloring in their eyes, similar to the nut. ■ "I've always been drawn to people with hazel eyes. They have such a mysterious and alluring quality."
pecans An extremely tasty and nutritious type of tree nut that is often mistaken for a walnut. ■ "I accidentally ordered pecans instead of my usual walnuts, and let me tell you, they were not at all what I expected. They were tiny, hard to crack, and tasted like a mix of butter and salt. I can't even call them 'delicious', because that would be an insult to the magnificent walnut.
rehearsals A series of practice sessions for performing a play, musical, or other performance. ■ "The actors had many rehearsals to perfect their timing and delivery. But when the curtain finally went up, they were as nervous as a group of squirrels in a nut-collecting contest."
Scientist A person who uses scientific methods to study and understand the world around them, often in pursuit of knowledge and innovation. ■ Dr. Smith is a brilliant scientist who has spent years studying the behavior of squirrels in order to create an innovative new line of nut butter.
Shea A type of nut that is used in cosmetics and soap, often described as having a "buttery" or "smooth" texture. ■ "I heard she uses shea butter on her hair every night to keep it soft and moisturized. I should probably try that too."
Shell A type of nut that is typically round and has a hard outer shell, often used as a food source by many animals. Also known as a noun in English. ■ When the bird cracked open the shell of the peanut, it was shocked to find the contents were moldy! A large shell used as a protective covering for an animal, such as a turtle or snail. ■ "Wow, that's a really big shell for a small snail!", A type of vehicle used to transport goods from one place to another. Also known as a noun in English. ■ "I can't believe I have to take the bus home when there are so many shells to choose from."
Species A group of organisms that are capable of interbreeding to produce viable offspring. ■ Once upon a time, there were two species of monkeys: the banana-eating monkeys and the nut-cracking monkeys. Despite their differences in dietary preferences, they were able to get along just fine.
squirrel A small, furry mammal with a bushy tail, known for its nimble and curious behavior. Squirrels are also notorious for hoarding nuts and other food items. ■ Jane was so annoyed by the squirrel stealing her sandwich from her lunchbox. But then she remembered that life is like a game of squirrel tag, where you never know when the next nut will be thrown your way.