▸ Specimen Drawer

Food & Drink — Lesson 5

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soup

suːp

A liquid food made by cooking vegetables, meat, or other ingredients in water or stock — I had soup for lunch today.

I had soup for lunch today.

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swallow

ˈswɑːloʊ

A small amount of liquid food — be careful not to swallow the seed.

She swallowed the pill with water.

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treat

triːt

Something considered choice to eat — don't treat me like a child.

The dog gets a treat for sitting.

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utilize

juːtəlaɪz

Make practical and effective use of something — we should utilize our resources more efficiently.

We should utilize our resources more efficiently.

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wine

waɪn

Fermented juice (of grapes especially) — the wine tastes sweet.

I like a glass of red wine with dinner.

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bacon

ˈbeɪkən

Back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried — the bacon is nice and crispy.

I had bacon and eggs for breakfast.

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barley

ˈbɑːrli

A grain of barley — I like barley soup for dinner.

Barley is an important crop in many countries.

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beefsteak

ˈbiːf.steɪk

A beef steak usually cooked by broiling — he cut the beefsteak into pieces.

I ordered a beefsteak at the restaurant.

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beverage

ˈbevərɪdʒ

Any liquid suitable for drinking — would you like a beverage with your meal?

Would you like a beverage with your meal?

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biscuit

ˈbɪskɪt

Small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda — the baby enjoyed a sweet biscuit.

Would you like a biscuit with your tea?

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brunch

brʌntʃ

Combination breakfast and lunch; usually served in late morning — she made pancakes for brunch.

Let's go for brunch on Sunday.

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cabbage

ˈkæbɪdʒ

A leafy green or purple vegetable with thick leaves forming a round head, eaten — cabbage is rich in vitamins and fiber.

I bought a head of cabbage at the supermarket.

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