B2 - Lesson 27 - Verbs of the Senses Flashcards
cinnamon [/ˈsɪnəmən/]
دارچین
bitter [/ˈbɪtə/]
1 feeling angry, jealous, and upset because you think you have been treated unfairly → bitterly
bitter about
I feel very bitter about it.
a bitter old man
2 [only before noun] making you feel very unhappy and upset → bitterly
a bitter disappointment/blow
If he failed, it would be a bitter disappointment to his parents.
His photo stirred up bitter memories.
4 having a strong sharp taste, like black coffee without sugar → sour, sweet
Enjoy the beer’s bitter taste as you slowly drink it.
bitter chocolate
sour [/saʊə/]
1 having a sharp acid taste, like the taste of a lemon or a fruit that is not ready to be eaten OPP sweet → bitter
Rachel sampled the wine. It was sour.
sour cherries
2 milk or other food that is sour is not fresh and has a bad taste
turn/go sour (=become sour)
bland [/blænd/]
1 without any excitement, strong opinions, or special character SYN dull
a few bland comments
2 food that is bland has very little taste SYN tasteless
a bland diet
savoury [/ˈseɪvəri/]
1 British English savoury food tastes of salt OPP sweet
savoury party snacks
pancakes with sweet and savoury fillings
2 a savoury smell or taste is strong and pleasant but is not sweet
idyllic [/ɪˈdɪlɪk,/]
an idyllic place or time is very beautiful, happy, and peaceful, with no problems or dangers
idyllic setting/surroundings/scene etc
If you want old-world tradition in an idyllic setting, this is the hotel for you.
tranquil [/ˈtræŋkwəl/]
pleasantly calm, quiet, and peaceful
a small tranquil village
serene [/səˈriːn/]
very calm or peaceful
The child’s face was serene and beautiful.
a serene mountain lake
pneumatic [/njuːˈmætɪk/]
1 technical filled with air
pneumatic tyres
pneumatic drill
2 worked by air pressure
a pneumatic pump
aromatic [/ˌærəˈmætɪk◂/]
having a strong pleasant smell SYN fragrant
aromatic oils
aromatic herbs
inviting [/ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/]
something that is inviting is very attractive and makes you want to be near it, try it, taste it etc
The log fire looked warm and inviting.
—invitingly adverb
She smiled invitingly.
tempting [/ˈtemptɪŋ/]
something that is tempting seems very good and you would like to have it or do it
a tempting job offer
That pie looks tempting.
be tempting to do something
It’s tempting to believe her story.
annoying [/əˈnɔɪ-ɪŋ/]
making you feel slightly angry SYN irritating
an annoying habit of interrupting
The annoying thing is he’s usually right.
It’s annoying that we didn’t know about this before.
deafening [/ˈdefənɪŋ/]
1 very loud
a deafening roar
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2 → deafening silence
satsuma [/sætˈsuːmə/]
a fruit like a small orange, that has no seeds, and a loose skin you can pull off easily