Resources and Food: English Vocabulary List

the process of refilling or restoring something to its original level or condition

"The replenishment of supplies arrived."

"The store needs regular stock replenishment to keep all shelves full for customers."

the state of being able to be used, obtained, or accessed

"Check the availability of the room."

"The product availability is very good in all major stores across the country."

money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy as an act of charity

"The monk begged for alms."

"In many cultures people give alms to the poor as an act of charity."

supplies of food, drink, or other necessities prepared or provided for a journey, event, or emergency

"They carried provisions for the journey."

"The hikers carried enough emergency provisions for three days in the mountains."

an amount of something that is permitted

"My parents increased my weekly allowance"

"The teenager earned his weekly allowance by doing chores around the house."

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

"Famine causes many deaths yearly."

"A man-made famine is a catastrophic food crisis caused directly by political decisions"

to search for and collect food, typically in natural surroundings such as forests or fields

"The bears forage for berries."

"The hungry bears forage for berries and insects in the forest during the late summer months before hibernation begins."

to use up or diminish the quantity or supply of a resource, material, or substance

"Fishing depletes the ocean's resources."

"Overfishing has dangerously depleted the population of tuna in many parts of the ocean around the world."

to waste or misuse something valuable, such as money, time, or opportunities

"Do not squander your inheritance foolishly."

"Do not squander your inheritance on useless luxury items because you may need that money for emergencies in the future."

to give or distribute a particular thing such as time, money, etc.

"Allot equal portions to everyone."

"The committee decided to allot a larger portion of the budget to education and healthcare for the upcoming fiscal year."

to distribute or assign resources, funds, or tasks for a particular purpose

"We allocate funds for projects."

"The company decided to allocate a significant portion of its budget towards research and development for new products."

(of a supply of something) limitless and incapable of running out

"Her energy is inexhaustible."

"The child's inexhaustible energy amazed her parents because she could run and play for hours without getting tired."

(of a person) careful with money and resources, avoiding unnecessary spending

"She is thrifty."

"The thrifty shopper always looked for coupons and sales before buying anything and she managed to save thousands of dollars over the course of a single year."

producing good results without costing too much

"This solution is cost-effective."

"Using renewable energy is more cost-effective in the long run even though the initial investment might seem high."

able to be used again multiple times

"The bag is reusable."

"The reusable water bottle reduces plastic waste and many people carry them instead of buying disposable bottles every day."

(of a natural resource or source of energy) existing in limited amounts and not replaceable after being used

"Oil is nonrenewable."

"Oil and coal are nonrenewable resources which means they will eventually run out and cannot be replaced quickly."

a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate

"The pastry was flaky and sweet."

"The flaky pastry was filled with sweet apples and cinnamon, making it a delicious dessert."

a flavorful liquid made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water

"She made chicken broth from scratch."

"She made a rich chicken broth by simmering bones and vegetables for several hours on the stove."

a thin, watery porridge made by boiling ground grain or meal in water or milk

"The orphan ate a bowl of gruel."

"In the past poor people often ate thin gruel made from oats or rice."

any kind of alcoholic drink made through the process of heating and cooling, such as whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, and tequila

"The liquor is strong."

"They kept liquor in the cabinet."

a type of soup that contains pasta and vegetables, originated in Italy

"The minestrone was full of vegetables."

"Italian minestrone soup is full of fresh vegetables and beans."

meat of a young cow

"The veal was tender."

"The restaurant served veal with vegetables and a light sauce."

a substance typically used in dough to make it rise by producing gas bubbles, resulting in a lighter and softer texture

"Baking soda is leavening."

"The baker added a small amount of leavening to the dough to ensure it would rise beautifully."

meat cut from the chest of an animal, especially a cow

"We roasted a beef brisket."

"The beef brisket was cooked slowly for many hours until it became very tender."

a type of food in the form of a smooth cream made by crushing fruit and mixing with cooked vegetables

"The baby ate fruit puree."

"She blended the cooked carrots and peas into a smooth puree for the infant."

a mixture consisting of flour, milk, and eggs, used for making pancakes, or for covering food before frying

"She mixed the cake batter thoroughly"

"The cook mixed the pancake batter until it was smooth without any lumps."

a food item that forms part of a recipe or culinary mixture

"One ingredient is missing."

"We added each ingredient one by one before mixing everything well."

the business of providing food, beverages, and other related services for events or occasions

"The catering service provided the food."

"The wedding catering service provided delicious food for more than two hundred guests."

to strongly desire or seek something

"I crave chocolate late at night."

"I often crave chocolate late at night even though I know it is not good for my teeth or waistline."

to eat greedily and in large quantities

"He gorged himself on the buffet food."

"The bears gorged themselves on the ripe berries before hibernation eating as much as they could to store fat for the long winter sleep ahead."

to chew food by biting and grinding it with the teeth

"Chew your food to masticate properly."

"It is important to masticate your food thoroughly before swallowing to aid the digestive process."

to chew or bite down on something with a strong, audible, and repeated motion

"The horse chomped on the carrot."

"The hungry bear began to chomp loudly on the fallen fruit, its powerful jaws making a satisfying sound."

having to do with the preparation, cooking, or presentation of food

"I love culinary arts."

"The culinary school taught students how to prepare gourmet meals using fresh ingredients and advanced techniques like sous vide cooking and molecular gastronomy."

experiencing extreme hunger

"I am ravenous."

"The ravenous hikers devoured their sandwiches in minutes because they had not eaten anything since breakfast."

(economics) an amount or share that each individual is entitled to receive

"The sales team met its quota."

"The government set a strict import quota on certain foreign goods this year."

the act of using up something, such as resources, energy, or materials

"Water consumption is very high."

"The consumption of plastic has increased dramatically over the past few decades, causing serious environmental problems worldwide."

(usually plural) means such as equipment, money, manpower, etc. that a person or organization can benefit from

"We need resources."

"The non-profit organization struggled to secure adequate resources to fund its vital community programs."

the action of denying someone access to essential needs like food, money, or legal rights

"The prisoners suffered sleep deprivation."

"Long-term sleep deprivation can cause serious health problems for many people."

a situation where a person or animal dies or greatly suffers from having no food for a long time

"Risk of starvation."

"Many people in the region faced the risk of starvation after the long drought destroyed their crops."

a portion or piece of something that has been divided or given out, especially from a larger amount

"The mail carrier delivered a parcel."

"She sent a small parcel containing handmade gifts to her sister who lived across the country."

to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals

"Vultures scavenge dead animals."

"Hyenas and jackals will often scavenge the remains of carcasses left behind by larger predators."

to consume or spend resources, energy, or time for a specific purpose

"Save energy, do not expend it needlessly."

"The athlete had to expend a tremendous amount of energy to complete the grueling marathon race in first place."

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

"The location is convenient."

"The convenient location of the hotel made it easy to walk to all the main attractions."

additional food intended to enhance or complete a diet, often used to address nutritional deficiencies

"She took supplemental vitamins."

"The doctor recommended supplemental vitamins to help the patient recover from their illness."

a dish consisting of small balls of dough that can be baked, fried, or boiled, served with meat

"We ate a dumpling."

"The delicate steamed dumplings, filled with savory pork and vegetables, were a delightful accompaniment to the main course."

the inner part of a seed, nut, or fruit pit that is often edible

"A kernel of corn fell on the floor."

"Each corn kernel contains important nutrients and energy for the plant."

a creamy brown sweet made with milk, sugar, and butter

"She made chocolate fudge."

"She bought some sweet chocolate fudge from the local candy shop."

the main segment of a meal

"The entree was served."

"For her entree she chose grilled salmon with roasted vegetables and wild rice."

an essential item that is regularly used or needed

"Basic staple food."

"Rice is the basic staple food for millions of people in Asia."

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

"I like French cuisine."

"Exploring the local cuisine is one of the most enjoyable aspects of traveling to new countries."

to eat something eagerly and in large quantities, often implying intense hunger or enjoyment

"The hungry boy devoured his meal."

"The hungry dog managed to devour an entire bowl of food in less than thirty seconds without even chewing properly."

to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

"He gobbled down his breakfast quickly."

"The hungry children gobbled down their entire dinner in just a few minutes because they wanted to go outside and play."