READING EXPLORER FOUNDATION

VOCABULARY - UNIT 2A

1. ingredient (noun) = an edible substance that is used in

making a dish or other food
2. cook (verb) = to prepare (food) for eating by applying
heat
3. various (adjective) = of diverse kinds
4. basic (adjective) = of, relating to, or forming a base;
fundamental
5. tasty (adjective) = having a pleasant flavour
6. tradition (noun) = the passing down of elements of a
culture from generation to generation,
especially by oral communication
7. flat (adjective) = having a smooth, even surface
8. poor (adjective) = having insufficient wealth to meet the
necessities or comforts of life or to live in
a manner considered acceptable in a
society