Four Corners 4 - Unit 3 Lesson C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 Lesson C in the Four Corners 4 coursebook, such as "bland", "texture", "chewy", etc.

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Four Corners 4
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 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 .
taste [noun]

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

Ex: She enjoyed the salty taste of the sea in the oysters .
bland [adjective]

(of drink or food) having no pleasant or strong flavor

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salty [adjective]

containing salt or having a taste that is like salt

Ex: My grandfather loves chips but has to avoid them because they are too salty .
sour [adjective]

having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

Ex: She loves the sour taste of grapefruit in the morning .
spicy [adjective]

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

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sweet [adjective]

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

Ex: I prefer sweet popcorn over salty .
texture [noun]

the way that a certain type of food feels in one's mouth, whether it is hard, smooth, etc.

Ex: The soup had a creamy texture that made it very satisfying .
chewy [adjective]

(of food) requiring to be chewed a lot in order to be swallowed easily

Ex: The beef jerky was tough and chewy , providing a satisfying snack on the go .
creamy [adjective]

having a smooth and soft texture

Ex: The lotion left her skin feeling soft and creamy .
crunchy [adjective]

firm and making a crisp sound when pressed, stepped on, or chewed

Ex: He enjoyed the crunchy potato chips as he snacked on them during the movie .
juicy [adjective]

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

Ex: The oranges were juicy and ripe , perfect for making freshly squeezed juice .
sticky [adjective]

having a thick consistency that clings to surfaces when in contact

Ex: The honey had a sticky texture that coated everything it touched .
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 .
before [adverb]

at an earlier point in time

Ex: We 've met before , have n't we ?
after [adverb]

at a later time

Ex: He promised to call , but we never heard from him after .
until [preposition]

used to show that something continues or lasts up to a specific point in time and often not happening or existing after that time

Ex: The library is open until 8 PM on weekdays .
as [adverb]

to the same extent or degree, used in comparisons to show equality or intensity

Ex: The room was n't as cold as I expected .
once [conjunction]

used to express that something happens at the same time or right after another thing

Ex: Once the show begins , no one will be allowed to enter the theater .

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

Ex: Butter is an essential ingredient in this cake .
bowl [noun]

a round, deep container with an open top, used for holding food or liquid

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to chop [verb]

to cut something into pieces using a knife, etc.

Ex: The butcher is chopping meat to fulfill customer orders .
to pour [verb]

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

Ex: The bartender poured a drink for the customer .
lime [noun]

a round green fruit with a sour taste

Ex: She plucked a ripe lime from the tree in the backyard to use in her recipe .