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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
bill
bill
[noun]

a piece of printed paper that shows the amount of money a person has to pay for goods or services received

Ex: She asked the waiter for the bill after finishing her meal. 
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tip
tip
[noun]

the additional money we give someone such as a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for the services they have given us

Ex: The hotel porter received a tip for carrying the luggage to the guests' room. 
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to grate
to grate
[Verb]

to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes

Ex: Grate the cheese for the pizza using a cheese grater. 
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heat
heat
[noun]

a state of having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: In spite of the heat, they continued their trek through the desert. 
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to mix
to mix
[Verb]

to combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole

Ex: The chef carefully mixed the ingredients to create a flavorful sauce. 
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to pour
to pour
[Verb]

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

Ex: She poured milk into her cereal bowl for breakfast. 
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to put
to put
[Verb]

to bring someone or something into a particular state or condition

Ex: He put the baby to sleep with a lullaby. 
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cooking
cooking
[noun]

the act of preparing food by heat or mixing different ingredients

Ex: He found cooking to be a great stress-reliever. 
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homemade
homemade
[Adjective]

having been made at home, rather than in a factory or store, especially referring to food

Ex: She baked a batch of homemade cookies for the bake sale. 
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juicy
juicy
[Adjective]

(of food) having a lot of liquid and tasting fresh or flavorful

Ex: The juicy watermelon was refreshing on a hot summer day. 
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light
light
[Adjective]

(of food) low in sugar, fat, or other rich ingredients, which makes it easily digestible

Ex: She chose a light dessert to complement her meal, avoiding heavy sweets. 
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to serve
to serve
[Verb]

to offer or present food or drink to someone

Ex: Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately. 
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spicy
spicy
[Adjective]

having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling

Ex: The spicy salsa made with fresh jalapeños added a kick to the chips. 
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vegan
vegan
[Adjective]

not containing or involving any animal products

Ex: The cake is vegan, made without eggs or milk. 
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roast
roast
[Adjective]

(of food) cooked in an oven or over an open flame until the food is browned on the outside and cooked through on the inside

Ex: I prefer roast beef over grilled steak. 
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vegan
vegan
[noun]

someone who does not consume or use anything that is produced from animals, such as meat, milk, or eggs

Ex: She became a vegan after learning about the ethical and environmental impact of animal agriculture. 
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to barbecue

to grill food over fire, adding flavor with marinades or spices

Ex: He loves to barbecue burgers and hot dogs on the grill during summer cookouts. 
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bitter
bitter
[Adjective]

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

Ex: The bitter taste of black coffee lingered on her tongue after she took a sip. 
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saucepan
saucepan
[noun]

a round metal container, which is deep and has a long handle and a lid, used for cooking

Ex: She boiled the pasta in a large saucepan on the stove. 
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saucer
saucer
[noun]

a shallow round plate of small size used for placing a cup

Ex: She placed the teacup carefully on the matching saucer. 
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flavor
flavor
[noun]

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

Ex: He loves the tangy flavor of pickles. 
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cafeteria
cafeteria
[noun]

a restaurant, typically in colleges, hospitals, etc. where you choose and pay for your meal before carrying it to a table

Ex: The cafeteria is a popular place for students to socialize during break time. 
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fresh
fresh
[Adjective]

(of food) recently harvested, caught, or made

Ex: He made a smoothie with fresh bananas and blueberries. 
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pan
pan
[noun]

a metal container with a long handle and a lid, used for cooking

Ex: She stirred the vegetables in the pan over medium heat. 
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takeaway
takeaway
[noun]

a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

Ex: We decided to get takeaway for dinner instead of cooking tonight. 
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taste
taste
[noun]

the sense that we feel when we put food in our mouth

Ex: He liked the complex taste of the wine. 
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tasty
tasty
[Adjective]

having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

Ex: The tasty homemade soup warmed them up on a cold winter's day. 
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frying pan

a flat-bottomed pan with low sides and a long handle, typically used for frying and browning foods

Ex: She heated oil in the frying pan before adding the vegetables to sauté. 
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glass
glass
[noun]

a container that is used for drinks and is made of glass

Ex: Sarah enjoyed her milkshake in a thick glass with a straw. 
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vegetarian

someone who avoids eating meat

Ex: She became a vegetarian after learning about the environmental and ethical implications of meat consumption. 
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vegetarian
vegetarian
[Adjective]

not serving or consisting of meat or fish

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