If the soup is a bit too salty, you can ________ the flavor by adding a splash of lemon juice or a little more water.

Walking ________ into the crowded gala, he felt like everyone was staring at his casual clothes.

Traditional Mexican ________ are often served with a variety of spicy fillings and fresh salsa.

The spicy "inferno" wings were so ________ that I had to drink two glasses of milk to cool my mouth down.

Please be careful when you ________ the onions; the knife is extremely sharp.

Scientists are driven by a natural ________ to understand how the universe works.

Before the guests arrive, could you please help me ________? We need forks, knives, and napkins for six people.

She has a severe peanut ________, so we must be very careful to check every ingredient label.

The chef’s secret ________ for the sauce has been passed down through her family for three generations.

After hours of driving without a map, we didn’t ________ at the beach like we planned; we found ourselves in a tiny mountain village instead.

The local ________ requires everyone to wear black clothing and maintain a respectful silence throughout the ceremony.

This pasta is ________, meaning it was made from scratch right here in our kitchen this morning.

Fresh ________ is a popular herb used to give potato salads and pickles a distinct, tangy flavor.

It is considered bad ________ to talk with your mouth full or to put your elbows on the table during a formal dinner.

To make the dumplings, you first need to roll out the ________ until it is thin and smooth.

I don't really like the blue curtains; do you think the store will let me ________ them for the green ones?

The new smartphone ________ a high-resolution camera and a waterproof screen.

You can find the flour and sugar in the baking ________, which is right next to the spices.

On cold winter evenings, there is nothing more relaxing than a bowl of hot, hearty beef ________.

The spicy ________ used in this dry rub includes smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.

We served a variety of ________, including hummus and guacamole, alongside the crunchy vegetable sticks.

To make a traditional wrap, you should lightly toast the ________ on a pan before adding the beans and cheese.

After the long hike, the cool water and shade of the trees provided a great deal of ________ to the tired travelers.

Many companies are moving toward a ________ approach, selling the exact same products in every country regardless of local tastes.

It is important to express ________ to those who help you during difficult times.

Close friends often walk ________ when they are having a deep and meaningful conversation.

If you want to keep the vegetables crunchy, you should ________ them over boiling water for just a few minutes rather than boiling them.

Although they are cousins, the two boys do not ________ each other at all; one is tall with dark hair, and the other is short and fair.

The turkey was delicious, but my favorite part of the meal was the savory bread and herb ________.

In some cultures, it is polite to ________ your noodles loudly to show the chef that you are enjoying the meal.

Adding chopped ________ to a salad provides a wonderful crunch and a very mild, salty flavor.

We chose roasted ________ as the main course for the holiday dinner because it is a very traditional meat for the occasion.

Most doctors agree that a ________ approach to medicine doesn't work because every patient has different needs and histories.

Please ________ the instructions on the back of the box carefully to ensure the cake bakes correctly.

The restaurant offers a special ________ menu for guests who cannot eat gluten or dairy.