Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5) - Tastes and Smells

Here, you will learn some English words related to Tastes and Smells that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (5)

sweet

[Adjective]

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

Ex: He likes the sweet taste of fresh strawberries.

sour

[Adjective]

having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

Ex: The green apple had a delightfully sour and crisp flavor.

bitter

[Adjective]

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

Ex: The bitter taste of black coffee lingered on her tongue after she took a sip.

salty

[Adjective]

containing salt or having a taste that is like salt

Ex: He added too much salt, making the pasta salty.

spicy

[Adjective]

having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling

Ex: The spicy salsa made with fresh jalapeños added a kick to the chips.

delicious

[Adjective]

having a very pleasant flavor

Ex: For me, the most delicious food always involves cheese.

tasty

[Adjective]

having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

Ex: The tasty homemade soup warmed them up on a cold winter's day.

smoky

[Adjective]

having a taste like smoke

Ex: The barbecue ribs had a deliciously smoky taste that lingered on the palate.

creamy

[Adjective]

having a smooth and soft texture

Ex: The soup had a creamy texture, rich and velvety on the palate.

minty

[Adjective]

having a fresh taste like peppermint

Ex: The minty toothpaste left her mouth feeling clean and refreshed after brushing.

aromatic

[Adjective]

having a strong and pleasant smell

Ex: The aromatic spices filled the kitchen with their enticing scent.

sweet

[Adjective]

having a pleasant and delightful scent

Ex: The sweet aroma of roses filled the garden.

pleasant

[Adjective]

bringing enjoyment and happiness

Ex: Reading a good book on a rainy day is one of life's pleasant experiences.

strong

[Adjective]

describing food that has a powerful, bold, or pungent taste or smell

Ex: The strong blue cheese odor filled the room.

stinky

[Adjective]

smelling very bad

Ex: The stinky cheese filled the room with its strong, unpleasant odor.

smelly

[Adjective]

having a strong, unpleasant odor

Ex: The smelly trash needed to be taken out before the whole house reeked.

acidic

[Adjective]

(of flavour) tangy and sour, often due to the presence of acid

Ex: The lemon juice gave the dish an acidic kick that brightened the flavors.

sharp

[Adjective]

describing a flavor that is intense and tangy, often with a biting or pungent quality

Ex: The sharp flavor of the aged vinegar made the salad dressing stand out.

Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5)
Age	Body Shape	Wellness	Textures
Intelligence	Positive Human Traits	Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits
Emotional Responses	Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells
Sounds	Temperature	Probability	Relational Actions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions

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