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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

the feeling of wanting food

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appetizer

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

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starter

a small dish served before the main course

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balanced

evenly distributed or in a state of stability

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buffet

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

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to boil

to cook food in very hot water

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brunch

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

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cafeteria

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

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

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carbohydrate

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

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

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cholesterol

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

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

one of the three parts of a meal, served separately

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cuisine

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

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to diet

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

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to digest

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

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eating disorder

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

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ingredient

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

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mineral

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

food that is essential to one's growth and health

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organic

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

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portion

an amount of food served to one person

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protein

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

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

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savory

pleasing or agreeable to the sense of taste

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tasteless

lacking flavor or an interesting taste

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vitamin

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

someone who avoids eating meat or fish

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vegan

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

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

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