Vocabulary Enrichment 31

PRIZED 
/ ˈpraɪzd / [prahyz d] (adj.) 
– referring to something that is important or valuable

Example: They consider melons as prized fruits because they sell for a high price.
Additional info: Synonyms of prized include loved and admired.

TEXTURE 
/ˈtɛks tʃər / [TEKS-cher] (n.) 
– how food feels in the mouth when eaten

Example: The chocolate had a crunchy texture because of the nuts.
Additional info: Words to describe food texture include chewy and creamy.

RAW 
/ rɔ / [raw] (adj.) 
– not cooked

Example: I don’t eat raw fish dishes like sashimi.
Additional info: Raw can also be used to describe someone who has no experience or training.

BLEMISH 
/ ˈblɛm ɪʃ / [BLEM-ish] (n.) 
– an imperfection
Example:  The watermelon didn’t have any blemishes.
Additional info: As a verb, to blemish means to harm or make something imperfect.

LUXURY 
/ ˈlʌk ʃə ri / [LUHK-shuh-ree] (n.) 
– something that is expensive and usually not needed

Example: Fruits are a luxury I can’t afford with my allowance.
Additional info: To live in luxury means to not be in need.

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