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Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 7 - Reference - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - Reference - Part 1 in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "rare", "saucepan", "beat", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
saucepan
[noun]

a round metal container, which is deep and has a long handle and a lid, used for cooking

Ex: She cleaned the saucepan thoroughly after making a delicious curry .
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a flat-bottomed pan with low sides and a long handle, typically used for frying and browning foods

Ex: After frying bacon in the pan, she used the drippings to make a savory sauce for the dish.
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a spoon that is made of wood

Ex: Wooden spoons are ideal for cooking because they do n’t conduct heat .
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oven
[noun]

a box-shaped piece of equipment with a front door that is usually part of a stove, used for baking, cooking, or heating food

Ex: They roasted a whole chicken in the oven for Sunday dinner .
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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

Ex: The electric cooker made preparing meals quick and easy .
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cook
[noun]

a person who prepares and cooks food, especially as their job

Ex: They hired a professional cook for the party .
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plate
[noun]

a flat, typically round dish that we eat from or serve food on

Ex: We should use a microwave-safe plate for reheating food .
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dish
[noun]

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

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recipe
[noun]

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

Ex: By experimenting with different recipes, she learned how to create delicious vegetarian meals .
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sweet
[Adjective]

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

Ex: The fresh strawberries were naturally sweet and juicy .
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bitter
[Adjective]

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

Ex: Despite its bitter taste , he appreciated the health benefits of eating kale in his salad .
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salty
[Adjective]

containing salt or having a taste that is like salt

Ex: The cheese had a salty flavor that complemented the wine .
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sour
[Adjective]

having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

Ex: The sour cherries make the best pies.
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rare
[Adjective]

(of meat) cooked for a short time in a way that the flesh is still red inside

Ex: The restaurant specializes in rare cuts of premium-quality meat .
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raw
[Adjective]

related to foods that have not been exposed to heat or any form of cooking

Ex: He liked his steak cooked rare , almost raw in the center .
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to bake
[Verb]

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

Ex: He enjoys baking pies , especially during the holiday season .
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to roast
[Verb]

to cook something, especially meat, over a fire or in an oven for an extended period

Ex: Roasting potatoes in the oven with rosemary and garlic makes for a savory side dish .
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to mix an egg yolk with its egg whites and then cook it, usually with milk or butter

Ex: He liked to scramble eggs with a touch of cream , creating a velvety texture for his morning meal .
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to fry
[Verb]

to cook in hot oil or fat

Ex: She will fry the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner .
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to grill
[Verb]

to cook food directly over or under high heat, typically on a metal tray

Ex: He plans to grill fish skewers for dinner tonight .
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to boil
[Verb]

to cook food in very hot water

Ex: They boiled the lobster for the seafood feast .
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to stir
[Verb]

to move a spoon, etc. around in a liquid or other substance to completely mix it

Ex: In the morning , she liked to stir her oatmeal with cinnamon for a warm and comforting breakfast .
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to beat
[Verb]

to repeatedly mix something using a spoon, fork, etc.

Ex: The recipe instructs to beat the butter and sugar until creamy .
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to slice
[Verb]

to cut food or other things into thin, flat pieces

Ex: He carefully sliced the cake into equal portions .
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to chop
[Verb]

to cut something into pieces using a knife, etc.

Ex: Last night , she chopped herbs for the marinade .
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to grate
[Verb]

to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes

Ex: He carefully grated chocolate to sprinkle on top of the dessert .
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beef
[noun]

meat that is from a cow

Ex: She ordered a rare steak , preferring her beef to be cooked just enough to seal in the juices .
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cabbage
[noun]

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

Ex: The recipe called for a head of cabbage, which was sautéed with garlic and spices for a flavorful side dish .
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parsley
[noun]

an aromatic plant with curly green leaves, used for garnishing food or in cooking

Ex: The recipe calls for a handful of finely chopped parsley.
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peach
[noun]

a soft and juicy fruit that has a pit in the middle and its skin has extremely little hairs on it

Ex: The pie recipe calls for fresh peaches to give it a sweet and fruity flavor .
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savory
[Adjective]

pleasing or agreeable to the sense of taste

Ex: The chef prepared a savory sauce to accompany the grilled vegetables , enhancing their natural flavors .
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