Study the following
definitions and examples.
1. appeal
n., the ability to attract
a. A restaurant with good food and
reasonable prices has a lot of appeal.
b. The pleasing decor and friendly waiters
are what give that restaurant its appeal.
2. arrive
v., to reach a destination
a. By the time our meal arrived, it was
cold.
b. Frank
arrived at the restaurant only minutes after Claudia left.
3. compromise
n., a settlement of differences; v., to settle differences
a. The couple made a compromise and ordered
food to take out.
b. John doesn't like sweet dishes so I
compromised by adding just a small amount of sugar.
4. daringly
adj., bravely
a. We daringly ordered the raw squid.
b. Bob
daringly asked to see the menu in French.
5. familiar
adj., often encountered or seen; common
a. It's nice to see some familiar items on
the menu.
b. The chef blends the familiar tastes with
the unusual.
6. guide
n., one who leads, directs, or gives advice; a guidebook
a. The guide led our tour group to a small
restaurant only known to the locals.
b. I don't know where to go, so why don't we
consult the guide.
7. majority
n., the greater number or part
a. The majority of the group wanted to try
the new Chinese restaurant.
b. Claude was in the majority, so he was
very pleased with the decision.
8. mix
v., to combine or blend into one mass; n., a combination
a. The daring chef mixed two uncommon
ingredients.
b. The mix of bright colors on the plate was
very pleasing.
9. rely
v., to have confidence in; to depend on
a. I have always relied on the restaurant
advice this guidebook gives.
b. I seldom rely on the restaurant reviews
in the paper when choosing a restaurant.
10. secure
v., to get possession of; to obtain
a. Despite the popularity of the restaurant,
Max was able to secure reservations for this evening.
b. The hostess secured us another chair, so
we could eat together.
11. subjective
adj., particular to a given person; highly personal; not objective
a. Food preferences are subjective and not
everyone agrees on what tastes good.
b. The reviews in this guidebook are highly
subjective, but fun to read.
12.
suggestion
n., a proposal; advice
a. Can I make a suggestion about what to
order?
b. We followed the waiter's suggestion and
ordered one of the specials.