Tuesday, November 5, 2013

English BC

                                                                         NOUNS 4: WHO THE ARE?
1. A monotheist believes in one God.
2. A martyr is one who dies for a noble cause.
3. An exile  is one who is banished from his home or country.
4. An optimist is one who has positive approach towards life.
5.A novice is one who is a beginner.
6.A misanthrope is one who hates mankind.
7.A pessimist is one who is negative about life and people.
8.A kleptomaniac is one who steals things as a habit.
9.An emissary is one who is sent out on a mission.
10.An assassin is one who kills political leaders.
11. An ambidexter is one who can use both hands equally well.
12. A numismatist is one who collects coins.
13.A widower is one who has lost his wife.
14. A stenographer is one who writes shorthand.
15.A  curator is one who is in charge of a museum.
16. An introvert is one who is shy, quiet, and unable to make friends.
17.An apprentice agrees to work for somebody in order to learn a skill.
18. A hostage   is taken as prisoner by an enemy to get what they want done.
19.A connoisseur knows a lot about things like food, music and art.
20.A vegetarian does not eat meat or fish.




Wednesday, September 25, 2013

English BC-Nouns3: Food related words


                             Nouns: Food related words
Food terminology
 Meaning
1.Marinate
Soak in a sauce of oil, vinegar and spices
2.Parboil
Boil briefly to cook food slightly
3.Casserole
Oven proof dish with a close fitting lid
4.Steam
To cook by heating in the vapour from boiling water
5.Gastronomy

6.Gourmet
A person who knows lot about food
7.Primus
Portable cooking stove
8.Puree
Mash or pulp of fruits or vegetables
9. Cuisine
A style or method of cooking
10. Dessert
A sweet dish eaten at the end of a meal
11.Brownies
Flat chocolate squares with nuts
12. Sundae
Ice cream with various topping
13. Bombay Duck
An Indian Fish
14. A La Carte
Referring to separately priced dishes
15. Seasoning
The process of adding salt, herbs, or spices to food to enhance the flavor.
16. Topping
A layer of food poured or spread over a base of a different type of food to add flavor.
17.Garnish
An item or substance used as a decoration or embellishment accompanying a prepared food dish or drink
18.Glutton
a person who eats and drinks excessively or voraciously
19. Saute
Fry briefly over high heat
20. Roast
Cook by dry heat
21.Cullinary
 Of kitchen or cooking
22. Broil.
To cook food directly above or under a heat source
23. Chop

To cut food into bite-size pieces using a knife.
24. Grate
To reduce a large piece of food to coarse or fine threads by rubbing it against a rough, serrated surface, usually on a grater
25.Simmer

To cook food in liquid over gentle heat, just below the boiling point, low enough so that tiny bubbles just begin to break the surface.
26.Smoke

To expose fresh food to smoke from a wood fire for a prolonged period of time.
27. Whip

To beat ingredients such as egg whites or cream until light and fluffy.
28. Scald
To dip fruits or vegetables in boiling water in order to loosen their skins and simplify peeling.
29 Mash

To crush a food into smooth and evenly textured state
30. Knead

To mix and work dough into a smooth, elastic mass.

English BC, Nouns2:Work places


                                     Nouns: Workplaces
1.   A sheath is a protective covering for the blade of a sword.
2.   A cantonment is camp for soldiers.
3.   A hospital is place where sick people are treated.
4.   A mint is a place where money is coined.
5.   A herbarium is place where dried plants are preserved.
6.   A hangar is shed where aero planes are kept.
7.   A crèche is place where babies are looked after while their parents go out for work.
8.   A dock is a place where ships are loaded and unloaded.
9.   A granary is a place where food grains are stored.
10. An aviary is a place where birds are kept.
11. An archive is place where large number of records are stored.
12. A kindergarten is a school for young children.
13. A museum is building where the art and artefacts of ancient times are preserved.
14. An orchard is place where fruit trees are grown.
15. An apiary is place where bees are kept.
16. An aquarium is a place where fishes are kept.
17. A loft is a room or space under the roof of a building.
18. A garage is a place where cars are kept.
19.A gymnasium is a special hall that has equipment for doing physical exercise.
20. An observatory is a place where astronomical observations are taken.
21. A convent is place where nuns reside.
22 A galley is the kitchen of a ship.