Vocabulary

• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• take heart: To be encouraged; to feel braver or more hopeful
• at least: As a minimum
• to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• have to: Must do
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• phrase: Common expression or saying
• improve: To make, or become, something better
• melancholy: Having a sad mood or feeling
• recipe: Conditions likely to create a particular result
• commercial: Radio or television advertisement
• feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
• accessible: Able to be entered, reached or used
• syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
• reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• plain: Obvious; clearly so, true
• pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
• synonymous: Having the same meaning as another word
• deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
• switch: A change or shift from one method to another
• seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
• emulate: To try to be like; copy; imitate
• pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
• dedication: Addressing book, song to someone to show respect
• respond: To answer something or someone
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
• mend: To repair or put into good shape or working order
• vinegar: Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
• grill: Plate of food that has been grilled
• sodium: A soft, white chemical element
• regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
• courtesy: Polite and respectful behavior
• rarely: Not often (seen, done, etc.); infrequently
• verdict: Jury or judges finding or decision as to guilt
• cinnamon: Sweet spice used in cooking or desserts
• label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
• fructose: Simple sugar found in honey and in many ripe fruits
• cluster: To come together in a group, flock etc.
• staff: Employees of a company
• chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
• crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
• taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
• popularity: State of being liked or supported by many people
• swing: Movement in a curved motion
• founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
• predecessor: Something that comes before another in a series
• pickle: A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
• recreation: Activities done for pleasure or to relax
• catchy: Being easy to like, remember (of songs)
• bun: Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
• dwarf: Person of short stature, due to medical condition
• faithful: (Religious) people who believe in a god or gods
• contamination: Being impure because of a harmful agent
• quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
• fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
• restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
• healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
• carry: To have a child, be pregnant
• found: To become aware of something that is happening
• plethora: (Formal) a large amount or number of something
• raisin: Dried black grape, used in cooking
• affinity: A feeling of attraction or relationship
• heartfelt: Earnest; sincere; strongly felt
• pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
• coleslaw: Finely cut cabbage, etc. in mayonnaise