Words for Basic IELTS

Words for Basic IELTS - Lesson 7

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

the feeling of wanting food

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appetizer
noun

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

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starter
noun

a small dish served before the main course

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balanced
adjective

keeping or demonstrating a state of balance, with equal or proportionate amounts

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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 or be cooked 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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carbohydrate
noun

a substance that contains or consists of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon that provide heat and energy for the body, such as starch or sugar

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chef
noun

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

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cholesterol
noun

a substance high in fat 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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course
noun

one of the three parts of a meal, served separately

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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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eating disorder
noun

a mental condition that causes a person to eat too much or too little

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ingredient
noun

any of the constituents that are added to a compound or mixture in order to make it, such as the foods in a meal

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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 or enough for one person

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protein
noun

a substance found in food such as meat, eggs, seeds, etc., which is an essential part of the diet and keeps the body strong and healthy

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recipe
noun

the instructions on how to cook a certain food

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savory
adjective

pleasing or agreeable to the sense of smell or taste

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tasteless
adjective

with no particular flavor

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vitamin
noun

natural substances that are found in food, which the body needs in small amounts to remain healthy, such as vitamin A, B, etc.

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vegetarian
noun

someone who avoids eating meat or fish

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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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low-carb
adjective

(of food or a diet) having or containing fewer carbohydrates

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