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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
second
second
[noun]

a second portion of food at a meal, used in plural form

Ex: Anyone want seconds? 
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caffeine
caffeine
[noun]

a substance present in coffee or tea that makes one's brain more active

Ex: The caffeine in her morning coffee helped her focus at work. 
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crunchy
crunchy
[Adjective]

firm and making a crisp sound when pressed, stepped on, or chewed

Ex: The crunchy texture of the fresh vegetables added a satisfying contrast to the salad. 
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topping
topping
[noun]

a layer of food that is spread over the top of a dish to make it taste or look better

Ex: She added cheese as a topping for her pizza. 
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to overcook

to cook food for too long or at too high a temperature, resulting in a loss of flavor, texture, or nutritional value

Ex: Be careful not to overcook the vegetables, as they will become mushy. 
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rancid
rancid
[Adjective]

(of food) having a spoiled or decomposed smell, typically due to the breakdown of fats or oils

Ex: The rancid smell of the leftover bacon made it clear that it had gone bad. 
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edible
edible
[Adjective]

safe or suitable for consumption as food

Ex: Make sure the meat is cooked enough to be edible. 
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to swallow

to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

Ex: It's important to chew your food well before you swallow. 
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nutritious
nutritious
[Adjective]

(of food) containing substances that are good for the growth and health of the body

Ex: The nutritious salad was packed with fresh vegetables and leafy greens. 
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overeating

the act or habit of consuming more food than the body needs, often leading to discomfort or health issues

Ex: Overeating at the holiday dinner left him feeling bloated. 
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preservative

a substance that is added to food, cosmetics, or other products to prevent or slow down their spoilage or deterioration

Ex: Citric acid is a natural preservative found in citrus fruits and used in many foods and beverages to prevent spoilage. 
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tasteless
tasteless
[Adjective]

lacking flavor or an interesting taste

Ex: The tasteless crackers were disappointing, lacking any discernible flavor. 
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barley
barley
[noun]

a single seed or grain of the cereal plant barley

Ex: He picked a barley from the sack and examined it closely. 
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to stuff
to stuff
[Verb]

to consume a significant quantity of food

Ex: After the long hike, we decided to stuff ourselves with burgers and fries at the diner. 
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aftertaste

the lingering flavor that remains in the mouth after eating or drinking something

Ex: The espresso had a robust aftertaste, leaving a lingering hint of roasted coffee beans. 
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to binge
to binge
[Verb]

to drink or eat excessively

Ex: After the stressful week, he decided to binge on his favorite comfort foods. 
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gherkin
gherkin
[noun]

a small cucumber, typically pickled in vinegar and spices

Ex: She added chopped gherkins to the potato salad. 
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to [have] a sweet tooth

to be attracted to food that contains a lot of sugar

Ex: I can't resist chocolate; I've always had a sweet tooth. 
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wholesome
wholesome
[Adjective]

(of food) nutritious, healthy, and beneficial for one's well-being

Ex: She prefers to cook with wholesome ingredients like fresh vegetables and whole grains. 
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chocoholic

a person who loves chocolate very much and often wants or eats it excessively

Ex: I admit it—I'm a total chocoholic. 
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