Everyone was speaking in hushed_________ as if they were at a funeral.
tones
powerful spice used to give flavour especially to cakes and sauces
kidney
nutmeg
cod
caper
a large sea fish
caper
oyster
cod
venison
I found a of cheese in the fridge.
lump
spoonful
pinch
The restaurant is on the 20th floor; even though you’re in the centre of town, you can’t hear the h______ of traffic.
hum
a small green flower bud, pickled in vinegar, added to various dishes and sauces for extra flavour
nutmeg
cod
venison
caper
an animal body organ which can be cooked and eaten
oyster
venison
kidney
nutmeg
She hates all seafood – she says it’s s________ and disgusting.
slimy
a kind shellfish with a shell in two parts that can be eaten
nutmeg
caper
oyster
kidney
Make sure you only add a ______of salt, no more.
pinch
knob
drop
Chop up a small onion and two of garlic.
sprigs
sticks
cloves
I don’t like the sound of balloons p_____ ; it makes me start.
popping
The eggs and bacon are already s_______ in the pan; breakfast will be ready in a minute.
sizzling
As soon as I opened the door I heard the c________ of glasses; I knew the party had started.
chinking
I put a spotless, ___________tablecloth on the table and a moment later someone pushed over a glass of red wine.
starched