Unit 4 - Part 1 · Interchange Intermediate Vocabulary List

cooked using a grill or open flame, often resulting in a charred or smoky flavor

"The ribs are barbecued."

"The barbecued ribs were slathered in sauce and cooked over low heat until they were fall off the bone tender."

a variety of dishes originating from South Asia, typically made with meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a hot sauce and then served with rice

"The curry is spicy."

"She cooked curry with rice and vegetables."

a white and creamy liquid made from coconut flesh, used as a substitute for dairy milk

"Coconut milk is extracted from grated coconut meat."

"Coconut milk was made from grated coconut flesh mixed with water and strained for a creamy liquid."

a country located in the Middle East, bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west

"Lebanon is a country in the Middle East."

"Lebanon is a country in the Middle East and its capital city is Beirut on the Mediterranean coast."

a country located in East Asia, sharing a border with North Korea to the north, and China and Japan to the east and west respectively

"South Korea is a tech hub."

"South Korea is a tech hub and companies like Samsung and LG are based there."

a small island country in Southeast Asia, known for its modern economy, diverse population, and efficient transportation system, which is considered to be a wealthy nation

"Singapore is a city-state."

"Singapore is a city state and one of the busiest ports in the world for shipping and trade."

the largest country in both South America and Latin America

"Brazil is famous for its Amazon rainforest and football."

"Brazil is famous for its Amazon rainforest and football and speaks Portuguese as its official language."

a ball of ground meat, served mostly hot in a sauce

"The meatball is hot."

"She made homemade meatballs using a mixture of beef pork and fresh herbs serving them with spaghetti and a rich tomato sauce for dinner."

a thick liquid food that is made from milk and is eaten cold

"The yogurt has live active cultures."

"Yogurt was fermented milk produced by bacterial cultures that created a tangy thick texture."

a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food

"The spice smells strong."

"She added spice to make the dish more flavorful."

a type of heavy and sticky soil that is molded when wet and is baked to become hardened in pottery or ceramic making

"The potter shaped wet clay."

"The potter skillfully shaped the wet clay into a beautiful vase on the spinning wheel."

a small green animal with smooth skin, long legs for jumping and no tail, that lives both in water and on land

"The frog jumped into the pond."

"The frog's permeable skin absorbs water and oxygen but also makes it highly sensitive to pollution."

a soft, yellow food made from cream that we spread on bread or use in cooking

"Spread butter on the warm toast."

"She spread a thin layer of butter on her warm toast and watched it melt into the bread."

a type of sauce made with garlic, oil, lemon juice, and salt, used to add flavor to meat, fish, or vegetables

"Garlic sauce is popular in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines."

"Garlic sauce was a creamy emulsion of garlic oil and lemon often with egg yolks."

a small dish that is eaten before the main part of a meal

"The appetizer was tasty."

"We ordered stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer before the main course arrived at the table."

a small, soft creature which carries a hard shell on its back and moves very slowly

"A snail moved slowly."

"The snail moved slowly across the garden path leaving a trail of slime behind that helped it glide smoothly over rough surfaces."

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

"He is adventurous."

"The adventurous traveler visited remote villages and hiked through dangerous jungles to discover new cultures."

a type of tall tropical plant that sugar can be extracted from its stems

"Sugar cane grows tall."

"Brazil harvests vast amounts of sugar cane each year to produce both sugar and ethanol."

not commonly happening or done

"The bird is unusual."

"It is unusual for it to snow in this region during spring so everyone was surprised when the white flakes started falling."

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

"This flavor is sweet."

"The flavor of the soup was rich and smooth."

a specific way or process of doing something, particularly an established or systematic one

"This method works very well."

"The researcher developed a new method for analyzing data that significantly improved the accuracy of the experiment results."

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

"Let's bake cookies."

"We will bake a simple loaf of bread using only flour, water, and yeast, letting the oven do the work."

flesh from a fish that we use as food

"I like to eat fish."

"Grilled salmon is a healthy and delicious choice, providing essential omega-3 fatty acids."

containing a high amount of fat, sugar, or other indulgent ingredients

"The cake is rich."

"The cake is rich and dense and a small slice is enough to satisfy your sweet tooth."

a type of sea creature with a shell, such as clams, oysters, mussels, shrimp, lobster, etc.

"Shellfish are delicious."

"Some people cannot eat shellfish because they are allergic to them."

to test something by doing or using it to find out if it is suitable, useful, good, etc.

"I will try the food."

"Before ordering a large portion, he decided to try a small sample of the spicy curry."

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

"The food is traditional."

"The traditional wedding ceremony included customs that had been passed down through generations of the family."

a young sheep, especially one that is under one year

"The lamb is very young."

"We saw a lamb in the field while driving home from school."

meat that is from a cow

"Beef is used in recipes."

"Grass fed beef is often leaner and contains more healthy omega 3 fatty acids compared to beef from cattle raised on grain based diets."

a container which is round, deep, and typically made of metal, used for cooking

"He boiled pasta in a large pot."

"The pasta pot was large enough to hold four gallons of boiling water for spaghetti."

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

"Eat your vegetables for dinner."

"It is important to eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits vegetables and whole grains for good health."

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

"Try your best on the test."

"You should try the new Italian restaurant downtown because their pasta dishes are absolutely delicious and reasonably priced."

to cook food directly over or under high heat, typically on a metal tray

"Grill the chicken for dinner."

"We plan to grill hamburgers and hot dogs in the backyard for the family barbecue this weekend."

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

"I really like chocolate ice cream."

"Most children like to eat ice cream on hot summer days because it helps them cool down quickly."

to move over a particular distance

"I will go there."

"We decided to go across the vast desert on foot."

someone who avoids eating meat

"He is a vegetarian."

"Vegetarian meals can be very healthy when they include enough protein"

to cook food in very hot water

"Boil water for the pasta."

"You need to boil the water before adding the pasta because cold water will make the noodles stick together."