Four Corners 4 - Unit 3 Lesson A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 Lesson A in the Four Corners 4 coursebook, such as "preparation", "vendor", "wrap", etc.

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Four Corners 4
food [noun]

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

Ex: She always tries to choose healthy and nutritious foods .
street [noun]

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

Ex: The street was filled with colorful houses and blooming flowers .

the process or act of making a person or thing ready for use, an event, act, situation, etc.

Ex: Effective preparation is key to a successful trip .
to bake [verb]

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

Ex: Bake the chicken breasts in the oven until they are cooked through and golden .
to fry [verb]

to cook in hot oil or fat

Ex: She loves to fry mushrooms with garlic and butter .
to boil [verb]

to cook food in very hot water

Ex: He boiled potatoes for the stew .
to grill [verb]

to cook food directly over or under high heat, typically on a metal tray

Ex:
to melt [verb]

(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat

Ex: As the temperature rose , the glacier was melting at an alarming rate .

a kitchen appliance that uses electricity to quickly heat or cook food

Ex: He was amazed at how the microwave could cook a potato in just a few minutes .
to roast [verb]

to cook something, especially meat, over a fire or in an oven for an extended period

Ex: Roast the whole chicken over the fire on a rotisserie for a delicious and crispy skin .
to steam [verb]

to cook using the steam of boiling water

Ex: You can steam dumplings by placing them in a steamer basket over boiling water .
corner [noun]

a point or area at which two edges, sides, or lines meet

Ex: The old bookstore is located on the corner of Maple Street and Elm Avenue .
empanada [noun]

a fried or baked pastry filled with meat, cheese, vegetables, etc., mostly found in Spain and Latin America

Ex:
bagel [noun]

a type of bread shaped like a ring with a hard texture

Ex: They made sandwiches with bagels , layering in turkey , cheese , and vegetables .

a spicy sauce made with peanuts served with an Indonesian or Malaysian food of the same name

Ex: They served satay sauce as a condiment alongside the main dish .
snack [noun]

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

Ex: Potato chips are a common snack , but they are n't very healthy .
dough [noun]

a thick mixture of flour, liquid and sometimes yeast that is baked into bread or pastry

Ex: The doughnut dough is rising before it gets fried .
meat [noun]

the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

Ex: She cooked the meat on low heat to ensure it was tender and moist .

a unified whole created by joining or mixing two or more distinct elements or parts together

Ex: The cocktail was a delightful combination of fruity and tangy flavors .
vendor [noun]

someone on the street who offers food, clothing, etc. for sale

Ex: The street vendor sold hot dogs to passersby .
butter [noun]

a soft, yellow food made from cream that we spread on bread or use in cooking

Ex: He melted butter in a saucepan to make a savory garlic butter sauce .
popular [adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Tennis is a popular sport in many countries around the world .
wooden [adjective]

made of a hard material that forms the branches and trunks of trees

Ex: The children played with wooden blocks , building towers and structures .
stick [noun]

a long and thin object that is used as a support while walking, especially by elderly people

Ex: She used her stick to navigate the uneven terrain on her hike .
to serve [verb]

to offer or present food or drink to someone

Ex: He served a delicious homemade pie for dessert .
to wrap [verb]

to cover an object in paper, soft fabric, etc.

Ex: The florist expertly wrapped the bouquet in decorative paper and secured it with a bow .
to mix [verb]

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

Ex: She skillfully mixed the colors on the palette to achieve the desired shade for her painting .
to pour [verb]

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

Ex: The bartender poured a drink for the customer .
to fill [verb]

to make something full

Ex: Please fill my glass with water .
to cover [verb]

to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

Ex: He decided to cover his plants with a tarp to protect them from the impending frost .
to add [verb]

to put something such as an ingredient, additional element, etc. together with something else

Ex: She added some chopped onions to the recipe for flavor .
to shape [verb]

to give something a particular form

Ex: The carpenter used a saw to shape the wood into a curve .
peanut [noun]

a type of nut that could be eaten, growing underground in a thin shell

Ex: Peanuts can be processed to make peanut flour , which is used in gluten-free baking .