Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Scent & Flavor

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
acerbity [noun]

a sharp, sour taste on the palate

Ex: A drizzle of lime juice imparted bright acerbity to the seafood ceviche .
acetic [adjective]

pertaining to or containing acetic acid

Ex: During the fermentation test , the broth developed an acetic aroma .
acidulous [adjective]

slightly sour or acidic, not strongly so, often describing a mild tanginess

Ex: The vinaigrette had an acidulous note that balanced the richness of the salad .
acrid [adjective]

having an unpleasant and sharp smell or taste, especially causing a burning sensation

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piquant [adjective]

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

Ex: The piquant aroma of exotic spices filled the kitchen as the curry simmered on the stove .
brackish [adjective]

having a distasteful or unpleasant taste, often due to a combination of saltiness and other impurities

Ex: The chef frowned at the brackish taste of the soup , realizing he had accidentally added too much salt .
gustatory [adjective]

relating to the act, sensation, or study of taste

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rank [adjective]

having a strong and unpleasant taste or smell

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saporous [adjective]

having a strong, pleasant flavor

Ex: The chef used fresh herbs to make the soup especially saporous .
Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
Deceitful Qualities & Roles Deception & Corruption Moral Corruption & Wickedness Ailments & Injuries
Treatments & Remedies The Body & Its State Criticism & Censure Sadness, Regret & Apathy
Fear, Anxiety & Weakness Generosity, Kindness & Composure Skill & Wisdom Friendliness & Good Nature
Vigor & Fortitude Favorable States & Qualities Honesty & Integrity Nature & Environment
Declaration & Appeal Casual & Annoying Talk Linguistic Terms & Sayings Styles & Qualities of Speech
Religion & Morality Magic & The Supernatural Time & Duration History & Antiquity
Legal Matters Improvement Foolishness & Folly Hostility, Temper & Aggression
Arrogance & Haughtiness Obstinacy & Stubbornness Social Roles & Archetypes Professions & Roles
Politics & Social Structure Science Hostile Actions Low Quality & Worthlessness
Burdens & Afflictions Physical Conflict Termination & Renunciation Prohibition & Prevention
Weakening & Decline Confusion & Obscurity Connection & Joining Warfare
Abundance & Proliferation Arts & Literature Spoilage Strong Emotional States
Color, Light & Visual Patterns Form, Texture & Structure Suitability & Appropriateness Approval & Agreement
Additions & Attachments Animals & Biology Finance & Valuables Tools & Equipment
Cognition & Understanding Caution, Judgment & Awareness Sound & Noise Movement
Physical Descriptions Landforms Objects & Materials Ceremonies & Revelry
Creation & Causation Argument & Disparagement Agriculture & Food Unconventional States
Family & Marriage Dwelling & Inhabiting Scent & Flavor Conceptual Extremes
Similarity & Difference