Question

match the definition in column b with the word in column a. write the letter of the correct definition on the answer line.

column a column b

1. epicure a. delicious; greatly pleasing
2. devour b. mild
3. pungent c. to drink heartily and deeply of
4. edible d. one with refined taste in food and drink
5. culinary e. a small piece or a bite of food
6. delectable f. suitable for eating
7. ravenous g. to eat up greedily
8. quaff h. sharp; biting
9. morsel i. pertaining to cooking
10. bland j. extremely hungry

Explanation:

To solve this matching problem, we analyze each word in Column A and match it with the appropriate definition in Column B:

1. epicure: The definition "one with refined taste in food and drink" (option d) fits, as an epicure is someone with sophisticated tastes in food and beverage.
2. devour: The phrase "to eat up greedily" (option g) matches, as "devour" means to consume food hungrily or rapidly.
3. pungent: The meaning "sharp; biting" (option h) is correct, as "pungent" describes strong, sharp flavors or smells.
4. edible: "Suitable for eating" (option f) is the right definition, as "edible" refers to something that can be eaten.
5. culinary: "Pertaining to cooking" (option i) fits, as "culinary" relates to food preparation and cooking.
6. delectable: "Delicious; greatly pleasing" (option a) matches, as "delectable" describes food that is very enjoyable or tasty.
7. ravenous: "Extremely hungry" (option j) is correct, as "ravenous" means having a very strong hunger.
8. quaff: "To drink heartily and deeply of" (option c) fits, as "quaff" means to drink in large, enthusiastic gulps.
9. morsel: "A small piece or a bite of food" (option e) matches, as a "morsel" is a small portion of food.
10. bland: "Mild" (option b) is correct, as "bland" describes food that is mild in flavor (often lacking strong taste).

Answer:

s:

1. d
2. g
3. h
4. f
5. i
6. a
7. j
8. c
9. e
10. b