Total English - Elementary - Unit 4 - Lesson 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - Lesson 1 in the Total English Elementary coursebook, such as "fresh", "restaurant", "typical", etc.

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Total English - Elementary
to eat [verb]

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

Ex: We ate sushi for the first time and loved it .
fish [noun]

flesh from a fish that we use as food

Ex: She grilled the fish to perfection , sprinkling it with herbs and lemon for a fresh and zesty flavor .
fruit [noun]

something we can eat that grows on trees, plants, or bushes

Ex: I bought a variety of fresh fruits from the grocery store .
fresh [adjective]

(of food) recently harvested, caught, or made

Ex:
ration [noun]

a fixed amount of something that is officially allowed to each person during a particular time, especially during a war or other period of shortage

Ex: The government distributed fuel rations to control shortages .

food that is quickly prepared and served, such as hamburgers, pizzas, etc.

Ex: His favorite fast food is fish and chips .

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

Ex: They celebrated their anniversary at a fancy restaurant overlooking the city .
dinner [noun]

the main meal of the day that we usually eat in the evening

Ex: They grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for a casual summer dinner .

the first meal we have in the early hours of the day

Ex: She enjoyed a bowl of warm oatmeal topped with sliced bananas for breakfast .
lunch [noun]

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

Ex: She packed a lunchbox with a turkey wrap , carrot sticks , and a yogurt cup for a balanced lunch .
typical [adjective]

having or showing the usual qualities of a particular group of people or things

Ex: The architecture in this neighborhood is typical of Victorian-era homes .

the state of being helpful or useful for a specific situation

Ex: The convenience of not having to cook every meal makes takeout very popular .

a sweet large and tropical fruit that has brown skin, pointy leaves, and yellow flesh which is very juicy

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a large, round, and juicy fruit that is red on the inside and has green stripes on its hard and thick skin

Ex: The children enjoyed a refreshing slice of watermelon on a hot summer day .
coffee [noun]

a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown

Ex: I tried a new coffee blend with hints of chocolate and caramel .
tomato [noun]

a soft and round fruit that is red and is used a lot in salads and many other foods

Ex: She diced the tomato and mixed it with avocado , cilantro , and lime juice to make a refreshing salsa .
beef [noun]

meat that is from a cow

Ex: The roast beef sandwich at the deli is a customer favorite , piled high with thinly sliced beef and horseradish sauce .

a small, shiny, and black-colored bean that has a somewhat oval shape and is commonly used in Latin American, Caribbean, and Asian cuisine

Ex: He added black beans to his salad for extra protein .
feijoa [noun]

a green, sweet, tangy, and egg-shaped fruit native to South America

Ex: He enjoys eating feijoa straight from the skin with a spoon .
seafood [noun]

any sea creature that is eaten as food such as fish, shrimp, seaweed, and shellfish

Ex: He 's on a seafood diet , preferring to eat only seafood dishes for their health benefits and delicious flavors .
rice [noun]

a small and short grain that is white or brown and usually grown and eaten a lot in Asia

Ex:
banana [noun]

a soft fruit that is long and curved and has hard yellow skin

Ex: My mom peeled a ripe banana for me .
lobster [noun]

the meat of a lobster as food

Ex: He enjoyed a lobster roll by the seaside .
scallop [noun]

an edible mollusk with a fan-shaped shell, valued for its tender muscle used in various dishes

Ex: He added scallops to the creamy pasta .
lamb [noun]

meat that is from a young sheep

Ex: The shepherd 's pie is made with minced lamb , topped with creamy mashed potatoes .
duck [noun]

meat of a duck, eaten as food

Ex: He 's allergic to poultry , so he avoids dishes containing duck to prevent allergic reactions .

a sweet sauce that is taken from the sap of the sugar maple, often served with pancakes

Ex: He bought a bottle of Canadian maple syrup as a souvenir .
pancake [noun]

a flat round cake that is thin and is made with milk, eggs, and flour, cooked on a hot surface, typically a griddle or frying pan

Ex: The diner serves stacks of pancakes with a variety of toppings , from classic maple syrup to decadent chocolate chips .
stew [noun]

a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

Ex:
spice [noun]

a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food

Ex: The dish lacked spice , so I added some turmeric and curry .
nut [noun]

a small fruit with a seed inside a hard shell that grows on some trees

Ex: She sprinkled chopped almonds , a healthy nut , over her morning oatmeal .
chicken [noun]

the flesh of a chicken that we use as food

Ex:
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 .
pork [noun]

meat from a pig, eaten as food

Ex: The barbecue restaurant specializes in slow-smoked pork ribs with a tangy barbecue sauce .
ham [noun]

a type of meat cut from a pig's thigh, usually smoked or salted

Ex: She prepared a glazed ham for the holiday feast , baking it with a sweet and savory glaze until golden brown .
potato [noun]

a round vegetable that grows beneath the ground, has light brown skin, and is used cooked or fried

Ex: I sliced the potatoes into thin rounds and made homemade potato chips .
hot dog [noun]

a cooked sausage, usually made from beef, pork, or a combination of both

Ex: