Basic Details
Word: Taste
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: The sense that allows us to experience flavours; how something is perceived when we eat or drink it.
Synonyms: Flavour, savour, palate
Antonyms: Dislike, aversion, distaste
Idioms and Phrases
- Test of taste: To assess whether someone appreciates something. Example: "The new restaurants dishes were truly a test of taste for our family."
- Taste of your own medicine: To experience the same unpleasant situation that one has inflicted on others. Example: "When he was finally late for a meeting, he got a taste of his own medicine."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I love the taste of freshly baked bread, especially when its still warm.
Example 2: The chef added herbs to enhance the taste of the soup.
Example 3: Everyone has a different taste in music; some prefer rock, while others enjoy classical.
Fun Fact
Did you know that humans can distinguish approximately 1 trillion different tastes? Our taste buds can detect sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami (savory) flavours!
Famous Quote
"The greatest pleasures of life are the pleasure of taste." - Franois de La Rochefoucauld
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "taste" refer to?
a) The act of looking
b) The sense of flavours
c) The sound of music
d) The feeling of touch
Answer: b) The sense of flavours
2. Which of these is a synonym of "taste"?
a) Smell
b) Flavour
c) Texture
d) Temperature
Answer: b) Flavour
3. Which word is an antonym of "taste"?
a) Enjoyment
b) Aversion
c) Preference
d) Affection
Answer: b) Aversion
4. Which sentence uses "taste" correctly?
a) She has a great taste for storytelling.
b) The taste of the cold wind felt refreshing.
c) He will taste the book later.
d) The taste of the music was loud.
Answer: a) She has a great taste for storytelling.
5. What does the idiom "taste of your own medicine" mean?
a) To have a food taste test
b) To enjoy something wonderful
c) To experience the same unpleasantness one inflicted
d) To take a medicine that tastes good
Answer: c) To experience the same unpleasantness one inflicted
