Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Food & Senses

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crunchy [adjective]

firm and making a crisp sound when pressed, stepped on, or chewed

Ex: He enjoyed the crunchy potato chips as he snacked on them during the movie .

grocery [noun]

(typically plural) food and other items, typically household goods, that we buy at a supermarket such as eggs, flour, etc.

Ex: The store offers online delivery services for groceries .

soggy [adjective]

(of food) doughy and heavy, often due to undercooking or excessive moisture

Ex: The bread was soggy from not being baked long enough .

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 .

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 .

canned [adjective]

(of food) preserved and stored in a sealed container, typically made of metal

Ex: The canned beans were rinsed and added to a hearty chili recipe .

to consume [verb]

to eat or drink something

Ex: As part of the celebration , the family gathered to consume a delicious feast .

dairy [adjective]

related to the production of milk or milk products

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fizzy [adjective]

(of drinks) carbonated and having bubbles of gas

Ex: The fizzy mineral water paired well with the spicy food , cooling the palate with its bubbles .

flat [adjective]

(of a fizzy drink) not having bubbles anymore

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

flavor [noun]

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

Ex: The cake had a rich chocolate flavor .

to grill [verb]

to cook food directly over or under high heat, typically on a metal tray

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juicy [adjective]

(of food) having a lot of liquid and tasting fresh or flavorful

Ex: The oranges were juicy and ripe , perfect for making freshly squeezed juice .

rich [adjective]

containing a high amount of fat, sugar, or other indulgent ingredients

Ex: The dessert was rich and decadent , featuring a buttery crust and a filling of sweet caramel .

ripe [adjective]

(of fruit or crop) fully developed and ready for consumption

Ex: The ripe strawberries were bursting with juicy sweetness .

rotten [adjective]

having decayed or broken down, often leading to a foul odor

Ex: The pile of discarded food in the alley had turned rotten , attracting pests and emitting a noxious stench .

Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
Managing Amounts, Levels & Availability	Body Parts & Senses	Commerce, Money & Value	Challenges, Skills & Abilities
Community, Living & Infrastructure	Control, Responsibility or Change	Damage, Danger or Failure	Adverbs & Adverbial Phrases
Science, Education & Exploration	Creative Arts	Equipment or Objects	Hobbies, Leisure & Social Activities
Emotions & Feelings	Live Events & Performances	Personal Traits & Behaviors	Evaluations & Qualities
Food & Senses	Health & Medical	Law & Crime	Locations & Structures
Individuals & Social Dynamics	Managing & Coping with Situations	Geographical Features & Water Bodies	Natural Phenomena & Human Impact
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Interpersonal Communication	Relationship Dynamics & Social Conduct	Sports & Fitness	Wildlife
Technology & Computing	Time & Sequence	Media & Content	Movement & Physical Motion
Travel & Adventure	Career & Business Environment	Hiring & Employment Transitions