Reading and Vocabulary Practice Units 1-6 Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards featuring key terms, collocations, and word form definitions derived directly from Units 1 to 6 practice exercises.

Cookery

The practice or skill of preparing and cooking food.

Competent cook

A cook who has the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to prepare food effectively.

Vibrant social life

An active, lively, and energetic social experience shared with friends.

Significant

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; play an important role.

Thrill

A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.

Excursion

A short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity or educational class outing.

Unforgettable

Impossible to forget; highly memorable and remarkable.

Airy

Spacious, well-ventilated, and filled with fresh air and light.

Welcoming

Friendly and encouraging towards new arrivals, guests, or visitors.

Value for money

Worth the expenditure; receiving good quality or quantity relative to the price paid.

Ambition

A strong desire or determination to achieve a specific goal or career aim.

Collaborative

Involving two or more parties or individuals working together toward a shared objective.

Self-catering accommodation

Lodging where facilities are provided for guests to prepare and cook their own meals.

Audition

A trial performance to evaluate a singer's or performer's suitability for joining a group or choir.

Reputation

The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about a person, business, or restaurant's quality.

Convenience food

Commercially prepared food designed for ease and speed of preparation and consumption.

Unacceptable

Not satisfactory; unsuitable or pleasing enough to be allowed or accepted.

Disorganised

Lacking order, systematic planning, or proper organization.

Culture shock

The disorientation experienced by students or travelers when adjusting to a new cultural environment.

Independent thought

The ability to think, reason, and form original conclusions without relying on others.

Assistance

Help or support given to someone to complete a task or coursework.

Wastefulness

The act of buying, consuming, or throwing away more resources or food than necessary.

Sympathetic

Showing, expressing, or understanding care and concern for another person's difficulty.