CEFR C1 Vocabulary

CEFR C1 Vocabulary - Lesson 5

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Here you will learn some English words about food, such as "asparagus", "leek", "lentil", etc. prepared for C1 learners.
artichoke
artichokenoun

a round green vegetable with a cluster of thick green leaves that form a bud, used in cooking

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asparagus
asparagusnoun

a long green vegetable with edible stems, used in cooking or eaten raw

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basil
basilnoun

a plant of the mint family with aromatic leaves that are eaten raw or cooked

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bell pepper
bell peppernoun

a small hollow fruit, typically red or green, etc., used in cooking or eaten raw

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cauliflower
cauliflowernoun

the flower head of a plant from the cabbage family that is white in color and is eaten as a vegetable

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fennel
fennelnoun

a plant with feathery leaves and a round thick stem, used as a vegetable or for adding flavor to food

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ginger
gingernoun

a thick and spicy root with pale brown color used as a seasoning in cooking, particularly in powder form

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leek
leeknoun

a plant of the onion family with layers of green leaves and a white stem, used in cooking

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okra
okranoun

a type of vegetable with long green seed cases, used in cooking

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parsley
parsleynoun

an aromatic plant with curly green leaves, used for garnishing food or in cooking

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turnip
turnipnoun

a root vegetable with cream flesh and white and purple skin, used in cooking

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thyme
thymenoun

a plant having small aromatic leaves used as for flavoring food

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lentil
lentilnoun

a small, round, and often dried seed that is high in protein and is used for cooking soups, stews, etc.

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baked goods
baked goodsnoun

food that is made by baking a batter or dough in an oven

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breadcrumbs
breadcrumbsnoun

very small pieces of bread, used in cooking especially for coating items of food before frying

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bun
bunnoun

a small bread roll that is round and flat in shape

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barbecue sauce
barbecue saucenoun

a sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, onion, vinegar, etc. that is usually served with barbecued food

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fish stick
fish sticknoun

a piece of fish fillet coated with breadcrumbs and then fried

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tofu
tofunoun

a soft white food made with mashed soybean

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currant
currantnoun

a small, dark, and dried grape that does not have seeds, particularly used in cakes

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gooseberry
gooseberrynoun

a small yellowish-green or red fruit with a sharp flavor, growing on thorny bushes

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guava
guavanoun

a tropical fruit with pink juicy flesh, native to Mexico and Central America

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persimmon
persimmonnoun

a tomato-like fruit with orange skin that is bittersweet in taste

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quince
quincenoun

a yellow and hard fruit that looks like a pear and has a sweet smell, particularly used for making jam or jelly

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passion fruit
passion fruitnoun

a type of tropical fruit whose skin is purple in color and has many seeds within, native to South America

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kumquat
kumquatnoun

a small orange-like fruit with sweet skin and bitter-tasting flesh

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lasagna
lasagnanoun

a type of dish made with layers of lasagna topped with meat or vegetables and sauce and then cooked, originated in Italy

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poultry
poultrynoun

meat of chickens, turkeys, and ducks

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stew
stewnoun

a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

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marmalade
marmaladenoun

a sweetened food made from cooked lemons, oranges, etc., eaten at breakfast

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mousse
moussenoun

a cold dessert with a smooth fluffy texture and with chocolate, fruit, etc.

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tart
tartnoun

a pie with no top filled with something sweet or savory

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syrup
syrupnoun

a thick sweet liquid made with sugar that is often used as a sauce

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vanilla
vanillanoun

a type of flavor that is artificially made or is obtained from the beans of a tropical plant that adds a sweet taste and smell to the food

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