Unit 1

Word

Definition

Example

aubergine

A purple or dark-colored vegetable, also known as an eggplant

You need an aubergine for this pasta dish

avocado

A green, pear-shaped fruit with a creamy texture and a large pit in the center

I like to put avocado in salad

baked

Cooked in an oven using dry heat, often resulting in a crisp or browned exterior

I had a baked potato with tuna for my lunch

beans

Edible seeds or pods of various plants, often used as a source of protein and fiber

These beans are overcooked

beef

Meat from cattle, usually red in color and rich in protein

We always eat roast beef on Sundays

beetroot

A dark-red root vegetable known for its sweet taste and vibrant color

I always put beetroot in my salads

boiled

Cooked in boiling water or liquid until soft or fully cooked

I like to have boiled eggs for breakfast

cabbage

A leafy green vegetable with tight, layered leaves

I don't like the taste of cabbage

cherries

Small, round fruits with a red or dark color and a sweet or tart flavor

Cherries are really delicious

chicken

Domesticated fowl raised for its meat and eggs, commonly used in cooking

Chicken is a low-fat meat

courgette

A long, green vegetable, also known as zucchini in some regions

I used a courgette in this recipe

crab

A crustacean with a broad shell and ten legs, often found in oceans or freshwater

Can I have a crab sandwich, please?

cucumber

A long, cylindrical vegetable with a green skin and crunchy texture

I don't like the taste of cucumber

duck

The meat from a waterfowl bird, known for its rich, tender flavor

I love duck with orange sauce

egg

The oval-shaped reproductive body laid by female birds, often used as food

I had a fried egg for breakfast

fish

an animal that lives in water, and uses its fins and tail to swim

I love oily fish like salmon

fried

Cooked in hot oil or fat until crispy or golden brown

Fried bread is too oily for me

fruit

The sweet and fleshy product of a tree or plant that contains seeds

You should eat some fresh fruit every day

grapes

Small, round fruit clusters that grow on vines and are often used to make wine

Do you prefer red or green grapes?

grilled

Cooked over an open flame or hot surface, often resulting in charred marks

I would like the grilled steak, please

lamb

Meat from young sheep, typically tender and mild in flavor

I always order a lamb curry at that Indian restaurant

lemon

A yellow citrus fruit known for its sour taste and high vitamin C content

I always like to have some lemon with my fish

lobster

A large marine crustacean with a hard shell, considered a delicacy in some cuisines

I love fresh lobster when I go to the beach

mango

A juicy, tropical fruit with a sweet and tangy flavor

Is there any mango in this fruit salad?

meat

The flesh of animals used as food, typically rich in protein

My sister doesn't eat meat because she's a vegetarian

melon

A juicy and sweet fruit with soft flesh and seeds in the center

This melon isn't sweet enough

mussels

a small sea animal with a soft body that can be eaten and a black shell that is divided into two parts

We had some delicious mussels and chips in Belgium

peach

A soft, round fruit with a fuzzy skin and a sweet taste

I would like a peach for dessert, please

pear

A sweet and juicy fruit with a characteristic narrow top and wider bottom

Would you like a pear or an apple?

pepper

A pungent, spicy vegetable often used as a seasoning or spice

We need one red pepper and one onion

pork

Meat from pigs, typically known for its tender texture and various cuts

Many people do not eat pork in Morocco

potatoes

Edible tubers with starchy flesh, commonly used in cooking

We had baked potatoes for lunch

prawns

Large shrimp or similar crustaceans, often used in seafood dishes

We had prawns with lemon juice and garlic

raspberries

Small, red or black, sweet and tart fruits that grow on bushes

We had raspberries and ice cream

roast

Cooked in an oven or over an open flame, often with dry heat

We always have roast potatoes on Sundays

salmon

A large, pink-fleshed fish commonly found in both freshwater and saltwater

Oily fish like salmon is very good for you

seafood

Edible creatures from the sea, including fish, shellfish, and crustaceans

My mum loves seafood, especially prawns and mussels

squid

A marine cephalopod mollusk with a long body and ten arms

I ordered fried squid for my starter

steamed

Cooked by the heat of steam, often resulting in a moist and tender texture

Steamed vegetables are very healthy

tuna

A large saltwater fish known for its firm flesh and high protein content

I made a tuna salad for my dinner

vegetable

Edible parts of plants, typically savory and used in cooking

Is an avocado a fruit or a vegetable?

affectionate

Showing fondness or love towards someone or something

Dogs are friendly and affectionate pets

ambitious

Having a strong desire to achieve success or reach specific goals

Paul is ambitious and studies very hard at school

anxious

Feeling worried or uneasy about an upcoming event or situation

My sister is very anxious and is always stressed

bossy

Inclined to assert authority over others in an overbearing manner

My husband is bossy and often tells me what to do

charming

Pleasant and attractive, often with a captivating personality

Nicola's new boyfriend is charming and friendly

competitive

Having a strong desire to outperform others in a contest or activity

I don't like playing football with Jason – he's too competitive!

dishonest

Not truthful, lacking integrity, or prone to deception

I think Jenny is being dishonest about her past

disorganized

Lacking order or structure, often leading to confusion or chaos

Our secretary is disorganized and always forgets things

friendly

Warm, amiable, and inclined to make friends easily

Our new neighbour is really friendly

honest

Truthful and sincere in speech and actions

Wendy is honest – she always tells the truth

imaginative

Having a creative and inventive mind

My daughter is really imaginative and is always writing stories

immature

Not fully developed emotionally or intellectually

He's nearly 26 now, but he's still immature

impatient

Unable to tolerate delays or waiting, often wanting quick results

Megan always wants things right now – she's so impatient

independent

Self-reliant and capable of functioning on one's own

Karen lives on her own because she likes to be independent

insecure

Feeling uncertain or lacking confidence in oneself

Stuart is insecure about the way he looks

insensitive

Unaware or indifferent to the feelings of others

She asked him about his divorce which I think was insensitive

irresponsible

Not taking accountability for one's actions or duties

I don't want you to go out with Vanessa tonight – she's irresponsible

kind

Showing compassion and consideration towards others

My wife is kind – she's always doing things for other people

mature

Fully developed emotionally and intellectually

She's only 12, but she's mature for her age

moody

Prone to frequent changes in emotions or temperament

Our teenage son is always moody and bad-tempered

organized

Having a structured and orderly approach to tasks and activities

Our administrator is really organized

patient

Able to wait calmly and tolerate delays without becoming annoyed

You need to be patient if you want to be a driving instructor

rebellious

Resisting authority or convention, often in a defiant manner

He's quite rebellious. He wants to be different to us

reliable

Dependable and trustworthy in fulfilling commitments

Ken is not very reliable – he's always late

responsible

Accountable and dependable in carrying out tasks and obligations

Our son is responsible and hard-working

self-confident

Having a strong belief in one's abilities and self-worth

She's a self-confident and sociable child

selfish

Focused on one's own interests and needs without consideration for others

Jane is selfish and only ever thinks of herself

sensible

Showing good judgment and practicality

Our teenage daughter is sensible so we can trust her

sensitive

Easily affected emotionally or physically by external factors

Helen is always crying – she's really sensitive

sociable

Enjoying the company of others and being friendly in social situations

Jack's sociable and has lots of friends

spoilt

Having been pampered or indulged to an excessive degree

Rachel is so spoilt – her parents are always giving her money

stubborn

Unwilling to change one's opinion or stance despite persuasion

My dad is stubborn and never changes his mind

sympathetic

Showing understanding and compassion towards others' emotions

My friends were sympathetic when I fell off my bike

tidy

Neat and well-organized, often keeping things in order

Harry is tidy so his house always looks great

unambitious

Lacking strong desires for success or achievement

I was unambitious when I was young so I didn't study much

unfriendly

Not amiable or welcoming in behavior or attitude

I met our new boss this morning and he was unfriendly

unimaginative

Lacking creativity or originality

The children's story was boring and unimaginative

unkind

Displaying a lack of consideration or compassion towards others

Don't be unkind to your poor brother

unreliable

Not able to be trusted or counted on in fulfilling responsibilities

I'm not going to ask Colin for help because he is unreliable

unselfish

Putting the needs and interests of others before one's own

Adam is unselfish and always thinks of others

unsociable

Preferring solitude or having a reluctance to engage in social interactions

Chris never comes out with us – he's unsociable

untidy

Messy or disorganized in appearance or habits

Jim is very untidy – his bedroom is a mess

cake

A sweet baked dessert often made with flour, sugar, and eggs

Would you like some cake? It's my birthday

cookie

A small, sweet baked treat usually containing flour, sugar, and butter

I just baked some cookies. They taste amazing

fresh

Recently harvested or prepared, not stale or preserved

Do you like eating fresh fruit?

frozen

Rendered solid by freezing, often used to preserve food

Have we got any frozen vegetables?

fruit salad

A mixture of various chopped fruits served as a dessert or snack

Is there any mango in this fruit salad?

hot

Having a high temperature or spiciness

I love really hot food with lots of pepper

low-fat

Containing a reduced amount of fat compared to regular versions

Please buy me some low-fat yogurts

onion

Edible bulbs with a strong flavor, often used in cooking

I need some carrots and onions to make this soup

pasta

Italian-style noodles made from wheat flour and water

I am going to cook pasta with a tomato sauce

raw

Uncooked and in its natural state

The chicken is raw. It will take twenty minutes to cook

spicy

Having a strong and pungent flavor from spices or chili peppers

Do you enjoy spicy food? I like to use peppers

tinned

Preserved or stored in a can or tin

Can you buy me some tinned tomatoes for the sauce?

tomato

A red or yellow fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking

It's a cheese and tomato sandwich

How fantastic!

Having a negative physical reaction to a particular substance or allergen

I won the competition! - How fantastic!

I don't believe it.

To improve one's mood or spirits

I don't believe it! I forgot your present, I'm sorry.

Never mind.

An expression used to dismiss or disregard something previously mentioned, often to indicate that it's not important or to let go of a concern

I can't come to your party, sorry. - Never mind. It's OK.

Oh no!

An exclamation used to express surprise, disappointment, or concern about a situation

Oh no! I can't find my phone

Really?

An expression used to seek confirmation or express skepticism about something said or heard

I'm a journalist. - Really? I didn't know that

That's great news!

A statement used to convey enthusiasm and happiness about positive information or an event

Mark and Allie are getting married. - That's great news!

What a great idea!

An exclamation used to express admiration or approval for a clever or creative suggestion

We're all hungry. Let's get pizza. - What a great idea!

What a pity.

An expression used to convey sympathy or regret about an unfortunate situation

It's too cold to go swimming. What a pity. I wanted to swim.

You're kidding.

A phrase used to express disbelief or surprise, often in response to something that seems unbelievable or humorous

I've lost our plane tickets! - Oh no. You're kidding!

Go ahead.

An encouragement to proceed or take action without hesitation

Can I sit here? Of course, go ahead.

He's a really nice guy.

A statement expressing a positive opinion about someone, describing them as kind and pleasant

He's a really nice guy. We go to college together.

How do you see…

A phrase used to ask for someone's perspective or opinion on a particular matter

How do you see your future? - I plan to go to university

How incredible!

An exclamation used to express amazement or astonishment about something impressive or extraordinary

We won a holiday in Paris! How incredible!

I mean…

A filler phrase used to provide additional clarification or explanation in conversation

I'm ok at cooking. I mean, I can cook several meals

Not really.

An expression used to indicate mild disagreement or to negate a previous statement

Do you like fruit? Not really. I like apples, but nothing else.

Things like that.

A vague reference to similar situations or occurrences without specifying them in detail

I like dancing, listening to music and things like that.

allergic

Having a negative physical reaction, such as a rash or difficulty breathing, in response to a particular substance or allergen

I'm allergic to seafood. I must not eat it

cheer yourself up

To improve one's mood or spirits by doing something enjoyable or positive

Do you like any food to cheer yourself up when you're sad?

filling

A substance or ingredient used to stuff or add substance to a food item

What's the filling in these sandwiches? - Tuna

generous

Showing a willingness to give or share, often in a liberal or abundant manner

She's so generous. She lent me all her exam notes

intolerant

Unable to tolerate or accept certain ideas, beliefs, or substances

I'm intolerant of pepper. I don't feel well if I eat it

miss

To feel the absence of someone or something, or to fail to hit or reach a target

Is there any food you miss when you're away from home?

ready-made

Already prepared or assembled and ready to use without further preparation

I have no time, so I will have a ready-made dinner

takeaway

Food prepared by a restaurant or eatery to be consumed off the premises

Shall we get a takeaway pizza? I'm really hungry

talkative

Inclined to talk a lot or enjoy engaging in conversation

Josh is so talkative. He talks all the time to people

topping

A garnish or layer of food added to enhance the flavor or appearance of a dish

Let's put fruit on the cake as a topping

That's because

A phrase used to introduce the reason or explanation behind a statement or action

This is really spicy! - That's because you added the peppers