vocab 21 Flashcards
a la carte
adjective
with a separate for each dish offered on the menu
al dente
adjective
cooked so as not to be too soft; firm to the bite (especially of pasta)
bon vivant
noun
a person who lives luxuriously and enjoys good food and drink
hors d’ouevre
noun
an appetizer, as a relish or more elaborate preparation, served before or as the first course of a meal.
smorgasbord
noun
a luncheon or supper buffet offering a wide of food and dishes
cherry-pick
verb
to select (data, examples,etc) strategically so as to support a particular view or conclusion
confection
noun
a dish or delicacy made with sweet ingredients
effervescent
adjective
showing high spirits or animation; bubbly
epicurean
adjective
having luxurious tastes or habits, especially in eating and drinking
foodstuffs
noun
a substance used or capable of being used as nourishment
greasy spoon
noun / adjective
a small, cheap restaurant or diner that most typically specializes in fried foods
imbibe
verb
to consume (liquids) by drinking; to drink; to absorb physically or mentally
Nosh
verb
to snack or eat between meals
palate
noun
the roof of the mouth; the sense of taste
palatable
adjective
acceptable or agreeable to the palate
