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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Eating and Drinking

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

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
to quaff
to quaff
[Verb]

to drink a large quantity of a liquid in a hearty, enthusiastic manner

Ex: The tradition continued as the community quaffed traditional beverages during the annual harvest celebration .
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to imbibe
to imbibe
[Verb]

to consume or absorb liquids, especially beverages

Ex: After a successful business deal , the partners imbibed rare scotch whiskies to celebrate their achievement .
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to chug
to chug
[Verb]

to consume a beverage, usually a carbonated or alcoholic one, quickly and in large gulps

Ex: The group of friends loudly cheered as they chugged their beers in a drinking contest .
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to partake

to participate in consuming food

Ex: As the aroma of freshly baked goods filled the air, the bakery patrons eagerly partook in the tempting treats.
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to tuck in

to eat with enthusiasm and hearty appetite

Ex: After a long day of hiking , the hungry campers could n't wait to tuck in a hearty meal of roasted marshmallows and hot dogs around the campfire .
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to wolf
to wolf
[Verb]

to eat something quickly and voraciously

Ex: The camping trip brought out the adventurer 's appetite as they set up the campfire to wolf a simple yet satisfying meal .
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to chomp
to chomp
[Verb]

to chew or bite down on something with a strong, audible, and repeated motion

Ex: When the crunchy chips were brought out at the party , guests began to chomp them while engaging in conversation .
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to swig
to swig
[Verb]

to drink something in one large gulp or swallow

Ex: When the friends shared a laugh at the picnic , they raised their cans to swig some iced tea .
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to gorge
to gorge
[Verb]

to eat greedily and in large quantities

Ex: At the all-you-can-eat seafood buffet , diners gorged on a variety of ocean delights .
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to lap up
to lap up
[Verb]

to consume a liquid or soft substance with enthusiasm, often using the tongue, as in the manner of an animal drinking or eating

Ex: The chef encouraged diners to use naan bread to lap up the flavorful curry sauce on their plates .
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to nosh
to nosh
[Verb]

to eat snacks or light meals

Ex: The evening gathering included a spread of tapas for guests to nosh on while socializing .
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to crunch
to crunch
[Verb]

to crush or grind something loudly and noisily with the teeth

Ex: She crunched the popcorn while watching the show .
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