To pass this unit, please study the 12 vocabulary words below.
- Breadcrumbs
- Chalkboard
- Complain
- Dish
- Fireplace
- Grilled
- House speciality
- Ingredient
- Menu
- Order
- Price
- Tip
Noun (thing)
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small particles of cooked dough usually sprinkled on top of a dish or added to food as an inexpensive ingredient
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"The chef forgot my meal, that he had placed under the grill and when it arrived the breadcrumbs were burnt."
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a piece of flat timber painted with matte dark paint (usually black or green) that can be written on; the writing can be rubbed out so it can be rewritten
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"The bar's chalkboard had so many different dishes, it was difficult to choose which one to order."
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the process of expressing one's dissatisfaction at something that is not right
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"We were forced to complain about the waiter who took ages to take our order, even though we were in the restaurant before the other customers."
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prepared and cooked ingredients made into an item on the menu, which is ready to be eaten
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"I ordered the seafood dish because my favorite food is prawns."
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an architectural structure designed to contain a method of heating found in homes and restaurants and/ or hotels
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"After our day skiing we were very cold, so we sat by the fireplace to warm up."
Adjective
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cooked in a way that involves an open flame
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"The salmon was delicious; it had been grilled to perfection."
Noun (thing)
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a dish that is only made in that particular restaurant; usually the recipes are kept secret so that no one else can make the dish
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"The house speciality was a dish made from beef, but the chef would not give me the recipe; he said it was a trade secret."
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the name given to a food or liquid item that is added to a food recipe
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"I followed the recipe exactly, making sure that every ingredient was measured correctly."
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a list of food and drinks which are accompanied by prices and are available for the customer to read and choose their meal from
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"The menu was four pages long; it took us nearly twenty minutes to choose."
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all food and beverages that customers choose for their table
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"When the waiter comes over to take our order, will you get me the fish?"
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the amount of money a customer needs to pay for a specific item
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"The price of the meal was very reasonable and we will certainly visit this restaurant again."
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a payment given by the customer to the service staff, which can vary widely according to local customs
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"The service was excellent; the food arrived on time and was delicious so we gave the waiter a large tip."