Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Scent & Flavor
Learn advanced CPE vocabulary for scent and flavor, including aroma, odor, fragrance, taste, aftertaste, intensity, and sensory qualities of food and other substances.
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acerbity
[noun]
a sharp, sour taste on the palate
Ex: The homemade cider carried a crisp acerbity that woke up my taste buds.
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Sign inacetic
[Adjective]
pertaining to or containing acetic acid
Ex: The acetic tang of the homemade vinegar lingered on her palate.
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Sign inacidulous
[Adjective]
slightly sour or acidic, not strongly so, often describing a mild tanginess
Ex: The acidulous taste of the lemon juice added a refreshing zest to the dish.
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acrid
[Adjective]
having an unpleasant and sharp smell or taste, especially causing a burning sensation
Ex: The acrid smell of burnt rubber filled the air after the car accident.
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Sign inredolent
[Adjective]
possessing a pleasing smell
Ex: A redolent breeze drifted across the orchard at dawn.
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piquant
[Adjective]
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste
Ex: The piquant salsa added a burst of flavor to the dish with its combination of tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños.
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Sign inbrackish
[Adjective]
having a distasteful or unpleasant taste, often due to a combination of saltiness and other impurities
Ex: The water from the old well had a brackish flavor, making it unappealing to drink.
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Sign ingustatory
[Adjective]
relating to the act, sensation, or study of taste
Ex: The chef crafted a gustatory tour featuring sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami elements in every course.
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