Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Tastes and Smells

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

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sweet [adjective]

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

Ex: I prefer sweet popcorn over salty .

sour [adjective]

having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

Ex: She loves the sour taste of grapefruit in the morning .

bitter [adjective]

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

Ex: He winced at the bitter aftertaste of the dark chocolate , preferring sweeter varieties .

salty [adjective]

containing salt or having a taste that is like salt

Ex: My grandfather loves chips but has to avoid them because they are too salty .

spicy [adjective]

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

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delicious [adjective]

having a very pleasant flavor

Ex: The pizza was so delicious that we ordered another one .

tasty [adjective]

having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

Ex: The restaurant served tasty dishes from around the world , satisfying diverse palates .

smoky [adjective]

having a taste like smoke

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creamy [adjective]

having a smooth and soft texture

Ex: The lotion left her skin feeling soft and creamy .

minty [adjective]

having a fresh taste like peppermint

Ex: The minty candy provided a cool and invigorating burst of flavor .

aromatic [adjective]

having a strong and pleasant smell

Ex: The aromatic herbs added depth of flavor to the soup .

sweet [adjective]

having a pleasant and delightful scent

Ex: The kitchen was filled with the sweet smell of freshly baked cookies .

pleasant [adjective]

bringing enjoyment and happiness

Ex: The holiday decorations create a pleasant atmosphere in the town .

strong [adjective]

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

Ex: The curry was too strong for the children , making their eyes water .

stinky [adjective]

smelling very bad

Ex: The stinky socks left on the floor made the whole room smell bad .

smelly [adjective]

having a strong, unpleasant odor

Ex: The smelly fish market was overwhelming for those not used to the strong odors .

acidic [adjective]

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

Ex: The wine was too acidic for my taste , leaving a sharp aftertaste .

sharp [adjective]

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

Ex: The sharp zest of the citrus fruit brightened up the otherwise bland dish .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	High Intensity	Low Intensity	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Influence and Strength
Uniqueness	Complexity	Value	Quality
Challenges	Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Appearance
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
Knowledge and Information	Encouragement and Discouragement	Request and Suggestion	Regret and Sadness
Respect and Approval	Attempt and Prevention	Physical Actions and Reactions	Movements
Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication	Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses
Resting and Relaxing	Touching and Holding	Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food
Changing and Forming	Organising and Collecting	Creating and Producing	Science
Education	Research	Astronomoy	Physics
Biology	Chemistry	Geology	Psychology
Mathematics	Graphs and Figures	Geometry	Environment
Energy and Power	Landscapes and Geography	Technology	Computer
Internet	Manufacture and Industry	History	Religion
Culture and Custom	Language and Grammar	Arts	Music
Film and Theatre	Literature	Architecture	Marketing
Finance	Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms
Law	Crime	Punishment	Politics
War	Measurement	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions
Animals	Weather	Food and Drinks	Travel and Tourism
Pollution	Migration	Disasters	Materials
Adverbs of Manner	Adverbs of Comment	Adverbs of Certainty	Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of Time	Adverbs of Place	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Emphasis
Adverbs of Purpose and Intention	Conjunctive Adverbs