Vocabulary Flashcard: Understanding Key Terms

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Negligent

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Failing to take proper care in doing something, especially in relation to safety or legal obligations.

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Abyss

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A deep or bottomless pit.

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Crucial

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Very important or essential, requiring careful attention.

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Embody

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To give form or personify an idea.

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Garnish

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To decorate or adorn a dish, often with herbs or other edible items.

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Oblivion

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The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening.

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Fiasco

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A complete failure, especially in a humiliating way.

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Culinary Arts

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The art of preparing, cooking, and presenting food.

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Personify

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To represent an idea or quality in a human form.

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Decorate

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To make something look more attractive by adding items or features.