The Joy of Cooking (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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(v) to eat or drink something Example: We ______ food every day.

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consume

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(v) to communicate with someone, usually to ask for help or information Example: Please ______ me if you need anything.

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contact

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(v) to hold something inside or include it Example: The box can ______ many toys.

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contain

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(adj) happy and satisfied with what you have Example: She feels ______ with her new toy.

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content

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(n) a competition to see who does something best Example: She won the ______ last year.

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contest

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(n) the situation or background information that helps explain something Example: You need to know the ______ to understand the story.

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context

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(v) to have power to lead or guide something Example: I need to ______ the car while driving.

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control

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(v) to change something into a different form or use Example: I want to ______ the file to a PDF.

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convert

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(n) the process of preparing food by heating it Example: ______ can be fun and easy.

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cooking

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(adv) in a way that is right or true; without mistakes Example: You need to answer the questions ______.

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correct

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(n) a group of people who meet to make decisions or give advice about a particular area Example: The ______ meets every month.

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council

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(n) a place where people can buy or sell things, usually in a store or market Example: I bought apples at the ______.

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counter

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(n) a nation or place with its own government and people Example: Canada is a ______ in North America.

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country

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(n) the ability to face fear or difficulty Example: She showed ______ when she helped the lost dog.

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courage

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(adj) very important or necessary Example: It is ______ to study for the test.

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crucial

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(n) the customs, beliefs, and way of life of a particular group of people Example: Their ______ is very interesting.

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culture

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(adj) wanting to learn or know more about something Example: The ______ child asked many questions.

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curious

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(adj) related to the present time Example: I like the ______ news.

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current

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