Vocabulary

• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• over medium: Eggs cooked on both sides with yolk partially set but still soft.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• pan out: (Of events) to happen as you expected them to
• to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
• seize the day: To make the most of the present moment; to take all opportunities that are available to you.
• scarf down: To eat something very quickly and eagerly.
• cool down: To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
• check out
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• grab: To take and hold something quickly
• flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
• tend: To move or act in a certain manner
• consider: To think carefully about something
• mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
• amount: Quantity of something
• spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
• proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
• desire: To wish for, hope or want something
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• similar: Nearly the same; alike
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• trap: Device used for catching animals
• render: To cause to be in a certain state or condition
• edible: Being safe to eat
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• leftover: (Of food) that you didn't eat at a meal
• moisture: Small amount of wetness that can be felt
• immerse: To put something in liquid until it is covered
• degree: Amount or extent of something
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
• fit: Good looking; physically attractive
• layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
• quantity: A large amount of something
• soggy: Unpleasantly wet
• sturdy: Substantially made or built; strong
• notoriously: So as to be well-known for being something bad
• favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• seize: To take a place with force, as by military action
• chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
• channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
• batch: Amount of something that is produced at one time
• crispy: Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• limp: Being soft, not hard, not rigid
• simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
• scarf: To eat or drink something quickly
• crunchy: (of food, snow) making a soft compacting sound
• difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
• deep: Complex and important
• revive: To return to life, good health, strength etc.
• waffle: Batter cooked in a hot iron, as with crisscrosses
• spatula: Hand tool used to mix or spread soft substances
• minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
• burn: To destroy with fire
• oven: Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
• return: To hit something back to the other player or team
• burrito: Flour tortilla folded around a filling
• delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
• iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
• hash: A mixture of meat, potatoes, and vegetables cut into small pieces and baked or fried
• mash: To make something soft by beating or crushing it
• microwave: Cooking appliance using electromagnetic waves
• skillet: Pan used for frying food
• uneven: Being good in some parts and poor in others
• jumbo: Something that is very large
• shaker: Person who wields power and influence