This Dish Could Kill You Flashcards
ministry (n)
/ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/
in Britain and some other countries, a department of the government led by a minister:
She was moved to the Ministry of Culture.
issue (v)
to produce or provide something official:
The school issued a statement about its plans to the press.
delicacy (n)
/ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/
something especially rare or expensive that is good to eat:
sheep’s eyes are considered a great delicacy.
comply (v)
/kəmˈplaɪ/
to act according to an order, set of rules, or request:
He’s been ordered to have the dog destroyed, but he refuses to comply.
pharaoh (n)
/ˈfeə.rəʊ/
a king of ancient Egypt
recede (v)
/rɪˈsiːd/
to get lower in value, amount, or number:
Although oil prices receded somewhat in June, they rose again this week.
rot (v)
to (cause something to) decay:
The fruit had been left to rot on the trees.
sterilize (v)
/ˈster.ɪ.laɪz/
to make something completely clean and free from bacteria:
All equipment must be sterilized before use.
odor (n)
/ˈoʊ·dər/
a particular smell, esp. a bad one:
Inside the room there was the unmistakable odour of sweaty feet.
dive in/dive into something
/daɪv/
to start doing something suddenly and energetically, often without stopping to think:
When I start a new project, I like to dive right in and see how it works
candor (n)
/ˈkæn.dɚ/
the quality of being honest and telling the truth, especially about a difficult or embarrassing subject:
“We don’t know what to do about it,” she said with surprising candor.
consultant (n)
/kənˈsʌl.tənt/
someone who advises people on a particular subject:
He was a consultant on the film
counterpart (n)
/ˈkaʊn.tə.pɑːt/
a person or thing that has the same purpose as another one in a different place or organization:
The president will meet with his Brazilian counterpart tomorrow.
liberty (n)
/ˈlɪb.ə.ti/
the freedom to live as you wish or go where you want:
Hundreds of political prisoners are to be given their liberty
reverence (n)
/ˈrev.ər.əns/
a feeling of respect or admiration for someone or something:
She has/shows/feels great reverence for her professors.
