Circle A, B, C, or D that most accurately fits the meaning and check your answers with the key.
1. Nibble
A. drink
B. call
C. beat
D. snack
2. Delicacy
A. sweetmeat
B. rare food
C. fragile crust
D. special treat
3. Bland
A. colourless
B. syrupy
C. flavourless
D. sour
4. Fillet
A. boneless piece of meat
B. thin slice
C. casserole
D. something that fills
5. Marinate
A. strip
B. burn
C. dry
D. soak
6. Gorge
A. roast
B. overeat
C. freeze
D. thaw
7. Morsel
A. saltwater fish
B. small portion
C. frying pan
D. chocolate
8. Culinary
Relating to
A. a barbecue
B. a balanced diet
C. the pantry
D. the kitchen
9. Mince
A. add mints
B. mash
C. chop finely
D. churn
10. Succulent
A. bitter
B. salty
C. tasty
D. oily
11. Gourmet
Someone who
A. has indigestion
B. likes cooking
C. is hungry
D. is an expert in appreciating food
12. Knead
A. want
B. press
C. order
D. snap
13. Confection
A. type of oven
B. mould
C. sweet food
D. blender
14. Alfresco
A. outdoor
B. powdery
C. fancy
D. indoor
15. Masticate
A. pour
B. taste
C. drink
D. chew
16. Piquant
A. runny
B. sharp
C. lumpy
D. steaming
17. Folder
A. container for keeping loose papers
B. leaves of a plant
C. thin metal sheet
D. loud horn
18. Destitute
A. destiny
B. sweet wine
C. extremely bad
D. having no money, food or home
19. Decompose
A. decay
B. decorate
C. discover
D. make a place tidy
20. Costume jewellery
A. expensive jewellery
B. borrowed jewellery
C. ancient jewellery
D. cheap jewellery designed to look expensive
Key
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. D
6. B
7. B
8. D
9. C
10. C
11. D
12. B
13. C
14. A
15. D
16. B
17. A
18. D
19. A
20. D
Rating
10 – 15 Correct:
Good
16 – 18 Correct: Excellent
19 – 20 Correct: Exceptional