1. shepherds (n) /ˈʃep.
əd/
- a person whose job is to take care of
sheep and move them from one place to
another.
- Ex: Shepherd man sitting in a pasture.
2. pouch (n) /paʊtʃ/
- a bag or soft container for a small object or a
small amount of something.
- Ex: The pouch she was wearing looked unique.
3. inadvertently (v) /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜː.tənt.li/
- in a way that is not intentional
- Ex: She inadvertently broke the glass.
4. pungent (adj) /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/
- smelling or tasting very strong and sharp
- Ex: She can't eat this dish because it tastes
pungent.
5. effervescent (adj) /ˌef.əˈves.ənt/
- An effervescent liquid produces bubbles of gas.
- Ex: She was amused to see the water-soluble effervescent vitamin C.
6. disguise (v) /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
- to give a new appearance to a person or thing,
especially in order to hide its true form.
- The pigmentation marks on her face were
perfectly disguised by the makeup.
7. kefir (n) /kəˈfiər/
- a sour drink made from fermented milk,
originally from Russia and Central Asia
- Ex: Kefir contains many beneficial
intestinal bacteria.
8. tonic (n) /ˈtɒn.ɪk/
- a liquid medicine that has the general effect of making
you feel better rather than treating a particular health
problem that you might have.
- Ex: Drinking a glass of ginger tonic can help soothe an
upset stomach and provide a refreshing boost.
9. culinary (adj) /ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i/
- connected with cooking or kitchens
- Ex: The culinary arts involve various techniques and skills used to prepare
delicious and visually appealing dishes for people to enjoy.
10. devour (v) /dɪˈvaʊər/
- to eat something eagerly and in large amounts
so that nothing is left
- The hungry lion devoured its prey in just a
few minutes.
11. consistency (n) /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/
- the physical nature of a substance, especially a
thick liquid, for example by being thick or thin,
smooth or lumpy, etc
- Ex: Maintaining consistency in her work helped
her build a strong reputation.
12. liquefy (v) /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/
- to (cause a gas or a solid to) change into a liquid
form
- Ex: The chemist added heat to the mixture, causing the solid substance to liquefy.
13. pungency (n) /ˈpʌn.dʒən.si/
- the quality of having a sharp strong smell or taste
- Ex: The freshly cut onion added a distinct
pungency to the salad, making our eyes water.
14. subtle (adj) /ˈsʌt.əl/
- not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in any way
- Ex: The artist used subtle colors in her painting, which
made the overall effect even more beautiful.
15. aroma (n) /əˈrəʊ.mə/
- a strong, pleasant smell, usually from food or
drink
- Ex: The aroma of freshly baked cookies
filled the house.
16. yeast (n) /jiːst/
- a type of fungus that is used in making alcoholic drinks
such as beer and wine, and for making bread swell and
become light.
- Ex: My mother always added a small amount of yeast to the bread dough to make
it fluffy and soft when baked.
17. ripen (v) /ˈraɪ.pən/
- to (cause to) become ripe.
- Ex: The peaches on the tree were slowly ripening
under the summer sun.
18. decent (adj) /ˈdiː.sənt/
- socially acceptable or good
- Ex: She is a decent person who always tries
to help others when they are in need.
19. prevail (v) /prɪˈveɪl/
- to get control or influence
- Ex: With determination and hard work, the underdog team managed to prevail
against their stronger opponents in the final match.
20. sourdough (n) /ˈsaʊə.dəʊ/
- a mixture of flour and water that is left to
ferment (= change in a chemical process) and
then used to make bread
- Ex: She enjoyed the crusty texture and tangy
flavor of the homemade sourdough bread at the
local bakery.
21. tangy (adj) /ˈtæŋ.i/
- A tangy flavour is pleasantly strong and sharp
- The lemonade was pleasantly tangy, making it
a perfect thirst quencher on a hot summer day.
22. pancake (n) /ˈpæn.keɪk/
- a thin, flat, round cake made from a mixture of flour, milk, and
egg, fried on both sides.
- Ex: She enjoyed flipping pancakes on the griddle.
23. digestive (adj) /daɪˈdʒes.tɪv/
- relating to the digestion of food
- Ex: Eating a balanced diet can help improve your overall
digestive health.
24. clutch (v) /klʌtʃ/
- to take or try to take hold of something or someone tightly, usually in fear, worry,
or pain.
- Ex: When she saw her lost necklace on the ground, she grabbed it in a clutch.
25. unassuming (adj) /ˌʌn.əˈsjuː.mɪŋ/
- Someone who is unassuming is quiet and shows no wish
for attention or admiration.
- Ex: Despite his great achievements, he remained an
unassuming and down-to-earth person
