Basic Details
Word: Taste
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The sensation of flavour perceived in the mouth.
Synonyms: Flavour, savour, relish
Antonyms: Tastelessness, blandness
Idioms and Phrases
- In bad taste: Something that is inappropriate or offensive. Example: "Wearing shorts to a formal event is in bad taste."
- Good taste: Having an ability to appreciate beautiful or stylish things. Example: "She has good taste in music and always picks the best songs."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The chocolate cake had a delightful taste that made everyone smile.
Example 2: Trying new foods can help you discover different tastes from around the world.
Example 3: The chef added herbs to enhance the taste of the soup.
Fun Fact
Did you know that there are five basic tastes humans can perceive? They are sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami (which is a savoury taste often found in foods like tomatoes and mushrooms).
Famous Quote
"There is no love sincerer than the love of food." George Bernard Shaw
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "taste" mean?
a) The sound of music
b) The sensation of flavour perceived in the mouth
c) A type of instrument
d) The feeling of touch
Answer: b) The sensation of flavour perceived in the mouth
2. Which of these is a synonym of "taste"?
a) Colour
b) Flavour
c) Motion
d) Sound
Answer: b) Flavour
3. Which of these is an antonym of "taste"?
a) Sweetness
b) Tastelessness
c) Savoriness
d) Spice
Answer: b) Tastelessness
4. Which sentence uses "taste" correctly?
a) I can taste the rain with my eyes.
b) The taste of the ice cream was delicious and creamy.
c) Birds taste the sky.
d) The taste ran swiftly through the river.
Answer: b) The taste of the ice cream was delicious and creamy.
5. What does "in bad taste" mean?
a) Something that is very flavourful
b) Something enjoyable
c) Something that is inappropriate or offensive
d) Something that is very fashionable
Answer: c) Something that is inappropriate or offensive
