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Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Food and Restaurant

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

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Advanced Words Needed for TOEFL
kosher
[Adjective]

(of food) prepared according to Jewish law

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halal
[Adjective]

(of food) prepared according to Islamic law

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edible
[Adjective]

safe or suitable for eating

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culinary
[Adjective]

having to do with the preparation, cooking, or presentation of food

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regimen
[noun]

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

Ex: The athlete adhered to a disciplined regimen, carefully monitoring his caloric intake and nutrient balance to optimize performance .
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texture
[noun]

the way that a certain type of food feels in one's mouth, whether it is hard, smooth, etc.

Ex: The dish combined the texture of tofu with the crispiness of fried noodles .
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tender
[Adjective]

(of food) easy to chew or cut

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crusty
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(of food) having a hard or crisp covering or outer layer

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starchy
[Adjective]

(of food) containing starch in large amounts

Ex: They served starchy cornbread alongside the barbecue ribs .
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pungent
[Adjective]

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

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wholesome
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(of food) nutritious, healthy, and beneficial for one's well-being

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wholefood
[noun]

food that contains little or no artificial substance and is considered healthy

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oatmeal
[noun]

a thick, soft food from ground oats, eaten usually for breakfast

Ex: She starts her day with a warm bowl oatmeal topped with fresh berries .
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wheatmeal
[noun]

an unbleached flour that is made by grinding whole grains of wheat

Ex: She added a spoonful wheatmeal to her morning oatmeal for an extra boost of fiber and nutrients .
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yeast
[noun]

a type of fungus capable of converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide, used in making alcoholic drinks and bread swell

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starch
[noun]

a white carbohydrate food substance that exists in flour, potatoes, rice, etc.

Ex: You can use starch as a gluten-free alternative in baking recipes .
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stew
[noun]

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

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to broil
[Verb]

to cook food, especially meat or fish, under or over direct heat

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to poach
[Verb]

to cook food, especially fish, in a small amount of boiling water or another liquid

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to make food look more delicious by decorating it

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to season
[Verb]

to add spices or salt to food to make it taste better

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to leave food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and tenderness before cooking

Ex: You marinade the steak for a few hours to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat .
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to dice
[Verb]

to cut food into small cubes

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to saute
[Verb]

to quickly fry food in a small amount of hot oil

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to grind
[Verb]

to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface

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to knead
[Verb]

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

Ex: The sculptor used various hand movements knead and shape the clay into a detailed sculpture .
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to mash
[Verb]

to crush food into a soft mass

Ex: mashed the soft tofu with miso paste and green onions to make a flavorful tofu spread .
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to cause something frozen become warmer to melt away the ice or frost

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to mix an egg yolk with its egg whites and then cook it, usually with milk or butter

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