Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7) - Tastes and Smells

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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7)

savory [adjective]

pleasing or agreeable to the sense of taste

Ex: The savory stew , rich with vegetables and tender beef , was the perfect comfort food for a cold evening .

tangy [adjective]

having a sharp, refreshing taste with a slight sourness or acidity

Ex: The barbecue sauce was perfectly balanced , featuring a tangy blend of tomatoes , vinegar , and spices .

pungent [adjective]

having a strong, sharp smell or taste that can be overpowering and somewhat unpleasant

Ex: The pungent flavor of the mustard added a kick to the sandwich .

zesty [adjective]

(of food) having a sharp, strong, and refreshing taste

Ex: The zesty lemonade was refreshing on a hot summer day , with its tart and citrusy taste .

mild [adjective]

having a flavor that is not sharp or overpowering

Ex: The tea was mild , with a subtle , soothing taste .

fruity [adjective]

having a sweet, fresh, or juicy taste or smell associated with various types of fruits

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sugary [adjective]

having a sweet taste, often resembling or containing sugar

Ex: The sugary cereal was a favorite among children , offering a sweet start to their day .

honeyed [adjective]

having the sweet and rich taste or qualities of honey

Ex: The pastry chef skillfully crafted a honeyed syrup to drizzle over the warm baklava , intensifying its sweetness .

syrupy [adjective]

having an overly sweet flavor

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candied [adjective]

coated with sugar to enhance the sweetness

Ex: The candied ginger added a spicy and sweet kick to the homemade cookies .

sweetened [adjective]

enhanced with sweetness

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luscious [adjective]

(of food) having a rich, sweet, and appealing flavor

Ex: Fresh grape tomatoes burst with an irresistibly luscious flavor unlike anything from the grocery store .

vinegary [adjective]

having a taste or aroma that is sour, tart, or like vinegar

Ex: The marinade for the chicken wings featured a vinegary base , infusing them with a delightful acidity .

peppery [adjective]

having a mild spicy taste like a black pepper

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acrid [adjective]

having an unpleasant and sharp smell or taste, especially causing a burning sensation

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citrusy [adjective]

having a taste or smell that is reminiscent of citrus fruits, like lemons, oranges, or limes

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nutty [adjective]

having a taste or aroma reminiscent of nuts, often rich, earthy, and slightly sweet

Ex: The brown rice had a nutty aroma and taste , providing a wholesome side dish .

seasoned [adjective]

(of food) flavored with spices, herbs, or other ingredients to improve its taste and smell

Ex: The seasoned potatoes were roasted with rosemary and garlic until golden brown .

gingery [adjective]

tasting like ginger

tasteless [adjective]

lacking flavor or an interesting taste

Ex: He found the tasteless protein shake to be difficult to drink without gagging .

full-bodied [adjective]

(of drinks) having a rich and intense flavor

earthy [adjective]

having characteristics of soil or the earth, often associated with flavors such as mushrooms, root vegetables, or certain types of wine

fragrant [adjective]

having a pleasant or sweet-smelling aroma

Ex: The citrus-scented cleaning product made the kitchen fragrant , leaving a clean and refreshing smell .

scented [adjective]

having a delightful aroma

Ex: The scented body spray had a tropical aroma , leaving a lingering and pleasant fragrance on the skin .

perfumed [adjective]

infused or treated with a fragrance, typically through the application of a scented substance like perfume, to impart a pleasant smell

Ex: The perfumed candles on the dining table created a warm and inviting atmosphere with their soothing scents .

odorous [adjective]

possessing a distinct or recognizable scent, often unpleasant

Ex: The odorous fumes from the factory polluted the air .

nauseating [adjective]

causing or capable of provoking a sensation of disgust or nausea

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sweet-smelling [adjective]

having a pleasant and sweet aroma

Ex: The sweet-smelling candles in the living room created a cozy atmosphere with their warm and sugary fragrance .

sweet-scented [adjective]

having a pleasing smell or fragrance

Ex: The bakery was filled with the aroma of sweet-scented pastries and cakes .

Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Time and Duration	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Insignificance
Strength and Influence	Uniqueness	Commonness	Complexity
High Quality	Low Quality	Value	Challenges
Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Age and Appearance	Body Shape
Wellness	Intellectual Capability	Intellectual Incapability	Positive Human Traits
Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits	Financial Behaviours	Social Behaviours
Short-tempered Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Tastes and Smells	Textures	Sounds
Temperature	Probability	Attempt and Prevention	Opinions
Thoughts and Decisions	Encouragement and Discouragement	Knowledge and Information	Request and Suggestion
Respect and Approval	Regret and Sadness	Relational Actions	Physical Actions and Reactions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Movements	Commanding and Giving Permissions
Engaging in Verbal Communication	Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses	Predicting
Touching and Holding	Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Changing and Forming
Creating and Producing	Organising and Collecting	Hobbies and Routines	Shopping
Finance and Currency	Workplace	Office Life	Specialised Careers
Manual Labour Careers	Service and Support Careers	Creative and Artistic Careers	House
Human Body	Health	Sports	Sports Competitions
Transportation	Society	Social Events	Animals
City Parts	Food and Drinks	Friendship and Enmity	Gender and Sexuality
Family	Relationship Styles	Romantic Relationships	Positive Emotions
Negative Emotions	Travel and Tourism	Migration	Materials
Pollution	Disasters	Adverbs of Comment and Certainty	Adverbs of Manner
Weather	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Time and Frequency	Adverbs of Purpose and Emphasis
Conjunctive Adverbs