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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 6 - 6F

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - 6F in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "portion", "addictive", "willpower", etc.

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Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
dish
dish
[noun]

a flat, shallow container for cooking food in or serving it from

Ex: I cooked the lasagna in a large baking dish. 
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leftover
leftover
[noun]

a remaining portion of something, often used to describe food that has not been eaten or a material that has not been used up

Ex: We had leftovers from dinner, so I didn't need to cook today. 
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menu
menu
[noun]

a list of the different food available for a meal in a restaurant

Ex: He's allergic to shellfish, so he's careful when reading the menu. 
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amount
amount
[noun]

the total number or quantity of something

Ex: The amount of rainfall last month was unusually high, causing flooding in some areas. 
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slice
slice
[noun]

a small cut of a larger portion such as a piece of cake, pizza, etc.

Ex: She took a slice of bread and spread some butter on it. 
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portion
portion
[noun]

an amount of food served to one person

Ex: She served a generous portion of pasta on each plate for dinner. 
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diet
diet
[noun]

the types of food or drink that people or animals usually consume

Ex: The cat's diet mainly consisted of dry kibble and occasional wet food for variety. 
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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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addictive
addictive
[Adjective]

(of a substance, activity, behavior, etc.) causing strong dependency, making it difficult for a person to stop using or engaging in it

Ex: Sugar can be surprisingly addictive, making it hard to cut back on sweets. 
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cheap
cheap
[Adjective]

having a low price

Ex: He found a cheap flight deal for his vacation. 
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convenient
convenient
[Adjective]

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

Ex: The meeting time was convenient for everyone involved. 
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expensive
expensive
[Adjective]

having a high price

Ex: He bought an expensive watch as a gift for his father. 
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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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high-calorie
high-calorie
[Adjective]

(of food or drink) containing a significant amount of calories

Ex: The high-calorie dessert was too rich for my taste. 
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low-calorie
low-calorie
[Adjective]

(of food or drink) containing a small amount of calories

Ex: The low-cal drink was refreshing without being too sweet. 
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processed
processed
[Adjective]

(of food) altered in some way from its original state through various methods such as canning, freezing, or adding preservatives

Ex: Processed foods often contain added sugars, preservatives, and unhealthy fats. 
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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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value
value
[noun]

the worth of something in money

Ex: He estimated the value of his car before selling it. 
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fat
fat
[noun]

a substance taken from animals or plants and then processed so that it can be used in cooking

Ex: She used animal fat to fry the potatoes. 
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free choice

the freedom to make a decision or choose a course of action without external constraint or influence

Ex: The students were given free choice in selecting their research topics. 
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ingredient

a food item that forms part of a recipe or culinary mixture

Ex: Flour is the main ingredient in bread. 
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salt
salt
[noun]

a natural, white substance, obtained from mines and also found in seawater that is added to the food to make it taste better or to preserve it

Ex: Can you please pass the salt? 
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sugar
sugar
[noun]

a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet

Ex: A drizzle of sugar syrup over pancakes or waffles adds a delightful sweetness to breakfast. 
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willpower
willpower
[noun]

the ability to control one's own behavior, actions, and decision-making through the exercise of conscious effort and self-discipline

Ex: She showed incredible willpower by resisting the temptation to eat junk food. 
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fiber
fiber
[noun]

a type of carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by the body and instead helps regulate bowel movements and maintain a healthy digestive system

Ex: Whole grains are a good source of fiber, which helps with digestion. 
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