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Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic) - Food

Here you will learn some English words about food, such as "starter", "balanced", "cuisine", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for Basic IELTS
appetite
[noun]

the feeling of wanting food

Ex: She had a appetite for learning , always eager to explore new topics and expand her knowledge .
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appetizer
[noun]

a small dish that is eaten before the main part of a meal

Ex: Before the main course , we enjoyed a appetizer of vegetable spring rolls with a tangy dipping sauce .
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starter
[noun]

a small dish served before the main course

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balanced
[Adjective]

evenly distributed or in a state of stability

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buffet
[noun]

a meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere

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to boil
[Verb]

to cook food in very hot water

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brunch
[noun]

a meal served late in the morning, as a combination of breakfast and lunch

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cafeteria
[noun]

a restaurant, typically in colleges, hospitals, etc. where you choose and pay for your meal before carrying it to a table

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calorie
[noun]

the unit used to measure the amount of energy that a food produces

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a substance that consists of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon that provide heat and energy for the body, found in foods such as bread, pasta, fruits, etc.

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chef
[noun]

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

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a substance high in fat and found in blood and most body tissues, a high amount of which correlates with an increased risk of heart disease

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cooker
[noun]

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

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cuisine
[noun]

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

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to diet
[Verb]

to eat small amounts or particular kinds of food, especially to lose weight

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to digest
[Verb]

to break down food in the body and to absorb its nutrients and necessary substances

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a substance or material used in making a dish, product, or mixture

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mineral
[noun]

a solid and natural substance that is not produced in the body of living beings but its intake is necessary to remain healthy

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nutrition
[noun]

food that is essential to one's growth and health

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organic
[Adjective]

(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

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portion
[noun]

an amount of food served to one person

Ex: She was given portion of soup to taste before deciding on the full order .
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recipe
[noun]

the instructions on how to cook a certain food, including a list of the ingredients required

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savory
[Adjective]

pleasing or agreeable to the sense of taste

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tasteless
[Adjective]

lacking flavor or an interesting taste

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someone who avoids eating meat

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vegan
[noun]

someone who does not consume or use anything that is produced from animals, such as meat, milk, or eggs

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