Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• off the beaten path: In a place where few people go; not well known.
• to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
• concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
• commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
• brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
• exist: To be present, alive or real
• keen: Being eager or excited for something to happen
• inherent: Existing as an essential part of
• innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
• cuisine: Certain style or technique of cooking
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
• emulate: To try to be like; copy; imitate
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• mustard: Spicy yellow or brown condiment used to add flavor
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• poke: To give a push, thrust, or jab
• roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• thread: Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
• punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
• complexity: State of having many parts and not being simple
• crisp: To make or become dry and crisp, as with heat
• representation: Depicting objects, figures, or scenes as seen
• palate: Roof of the mouth
• sour: (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
• great: Very good; better than before
• pot: Container designed to hold or store something
• tribe: Racial group united by language, religion, customs
• person: Man, woman or child
• pat: Person's name
• elderly: Being very old
• central: Being in the middle
• spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• revolve: To move something in a circular motion
• sin: Act that breaks a religious law
• highlight: Best or most interesting part of something
• interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
• stew: To cook meat or vegetables in hot water
• chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
• less: Smaller in amount or degree
• famous: Excellent
• wholesome: Good for you; promoting health in a person/thing
• prawn: Largish edible shellfish with ten legs
• inventor: Person who creates new machines, systems etc.
• mint: Candies with the taste of mint
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• fry: To cook something in fat or oil
• story: One of many floors or levels in a building
• dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
• mash: To make something soft by beating or crushing it
• museum: Building to display art/science/history objects
• coriander: Herb used especially in Indian cooking
• bread: Money or earnings
• vietnam: A communist state in Indochina on the South China Sea; achieved independence from France in
• flavorful: Full of flavor
• jumbo: Something that is very large
• goat: Small animal with beard and horns
• chutney: Spicy condiment of fruits with sugar and spices
• guava: Small tropical American tree with yellow fruit
• grandmother: Your mother or father's mother
• pow: Used to represent the sound of two things hitting
• cheeseburger: Hamburger with melted cheese on it
• dal: Indian food made from cooked lentils