Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Food and Restaurant

Here you will learn some English words about food and restaurant, such as "bitter", "supper", "stir", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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flavor [noun]

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

Ex: The cake had a rich chocolate flavor .

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 .

stale [adjective]

(of food, particularly cake and bread) not fresh anymore, due to exposure to air or prolonged storage

Ex: The cookies tasted stale , indicating they had been left uncovered for too long .

crispy [adjective]

(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

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chunky [adjective]

(of food) having large pieces

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omelet [noun]

a dish that consists of eggs mixed together and cooked in a frying pan

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baguette [noun]

a loaf of bread that is narrow and long

Ex: He enjoyed a classic French sandwich made with ham and cheese in a crusty baguette .

topping [noun]

a layer of food that is spread over the top of a dish to make it taste or look better

Ex: He sprinkled nuts as a topping on the cake .

supper [noun]

a meal eaten in the evening, typically lighter than dinner and often the last meal of the day

Ex: He enjoyed a light supper of salad and grilled fish after a long day at work .

appetizer [noun]

a small dish that is eaten before the main part of a meal

Ex: She ordered a variety of appetizers , including shrimp cocktail and stuffed mushrooms , to share with the table .

self-service [adjective]

(of a restaurant, store, etc.) providing customers with the chance to serve themselves and then pay for it

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buffet [noun]

a meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere

Ex: The company organized a buffet lunch for its employees during the conference .

takeaway [noun]

a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

Ex: After a long day , nothing beats a hot takeaway from our favorite Indian restaurant .

side dish [noun]

an extra amount of food that is served with the main course, such as salad

Ex: The side dish of roasted vegetables complemented the main course .

brunch [noun]

a meal served late in the morning, as a combination of breakfast and lunch

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portion [noun]

an amount of food served to one person

Ex: They asked for a smaller portion of dessert to avoid overeating .

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 .

cuisine [noun]

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

Ex: She enjoyed trying different types of cuisine while traveling , from Italian to Thai .

to beat [verb]

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

Ex: He used a whisk to beat the cream into soft peaks .

to stir [verb]

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

Ex: He skillfully stirred the coffee , watching the cream swirl into a delightful pattern .

vinegar [noun]

a sour liquid that is commonly used in cooking, cleaning, or to preserve food

Ex: They used vinegar to pickle cucumbers , transforming them into crunchy and tangy homemade pickles .

herb [noun]

a plant with seeds, leaves, or flowers used for cooking or medicine, such as mint and parsley

Ex: Rosemary is a versatile herb that adds wonderful flavor to roasted meats .

chili [noun]

the red or green fruit of a particular type of pepper plant, used in cooking for its hot taste

zucchini [noun]

a long and thin vegetable with dark green skin

Ex: They grew zucchini in their garden and had an abundant harvest this summer .

skim milk [noun]

milk from which almost all the fat content has been removed

Ex: He bought a carton of skim milk at the grocery store for his breakfast cereal .

margarine [noun]

a type of food similar to butter, made from vegetable oils or animal fats

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cereal [noun]

food made from grain, eaten with milk particularly in the morning

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beverage [noun]

a drink that is not water

Ex: In many cultures , water is the most common beverage consumed throughout the day .

cocktail [noun]

an alcoholic drink made by mixing several drinks together

Ex: They celebrated the end of the week with cocktails at their favorite rooftop bar .

Tonic [noun]

a type of fizzy water that can be mixed with other drinks such as gin or vodka

Ex: The bar stocked a variety of tonics , from classic to artisanal flavors .

sparkling [adjective]

(of drinks) containing bubbles or carbonation

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still [adjective]

(of a drink) not having bubbles in it

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flat [adjective]

(of a fizzy drink) not having bubbles anymore

Ex: The bottle had been open for hours , so the lemonade was completely flat .

neat [adjective]

(particularly of alcoholic drinks) not mixed with anything

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to sip [verb]

to drink a liquid by taking a small amount each time

Ex: He sat on the porch , sipping on a refreshing iced beverage .

corkscrew [noun]

a small tool with a pointy spiral metal for pulling out corks from bottles

Ex: He handed the corkscrew to his friend , who expertly twisted it into the cork and pulled it out with a satisfying pop .

Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL
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Appearance	Clothing and Fashion	Colors and Shapes	Education
Employment	Language and Grammar	The Human Body	Communication
Travel and Tourism	Transportation	Means of Transportation	The Computer World
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Mental Disorders	Physical Disabilities and Illnesses	Geography	Space
The Environment and Weather	The Animal Kingdom	The Art World	Cinema and Theater
Music	Literature	Broadcasting and Journalism	Food and Restaurant
Diet	Agriculture and Plants	Point of View	Cause and Effect
Certainty and Doubt	Suggestions and Rules	Pride and Prejudice	Houses and Buildings
Hobbies and Games	Shopping	The Economy	The Business World
Success and Failure	Politics	Law and Order	Crime and Punishment
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