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Franchise A person who purchases the right to operate a business under an existing brand name or system, and is granted exclusive rights to use that brand's trademarks, products, and services in exchange for paying a fee to the owner of the brand. ■ "John bought a franchise for his own fast-food restaurant chain, which he named 'McSucks.' Despite its hilarious name, John's restaurant became a massive hit among fast-food lovers."
inspectors Noun: A person or thing that inspects something to make sure it is in good condition or follows certain rules or regulations. ■ The food safety inspector caught the restaurant owner red-handed using illegal cooking practices. He shut down the restaurant and fined the owner heavily.
accommodation A thing or service provided by a hotel, restaurant, etc., to meet the needs of guests. ■ "I asked for extra pillows in my accommodation and they gave me an entire mattress."
appeal To make a request for something, such as an order in a restaurant or a vote in an election. ■ I appealed the decision of the judge, but unfortunately it was upheld.
avenger A person who seeks revenge for a wrong done to themselves or their loved ones. ■ "I'm going to be the ultimate avenger and destroy my ex-girlfriend's favorite restaurant!"
balk to suddenly become angry or upset over something ■ John balked when he found out the restaurant was out of his favorite dish.
Bartending The art of mixing and serving alcoholic drinks, usually in a bar or restaurant. ■ "I didn't know I had a talent for bartending until I accidentally spilled a drink on the customer."
bistro A small, casual restaurant that serves light meals and drinks. ■ "I went to the bistro for a quick lunch of soup and salad. It was so good that I forgot about my diet!"
Bland Something that is dull, uninteresting, and lacks flavor or personality. ■ "The food at this restaurant was so bland, I could have been eating a cardboard box."
booking A reservation made for something, such as a hotel room or a movie ticket. ■ "I booked a table at the fanciest restaurant in town for my anniversary."
bummed Feeling extremely disappointed or upset. ■ "I was so bummed when I found out my favorite restaurant closed down."
Calculators An electronic device that performs arithmetic operations. ■ "I'm so bad at math, I have to use a calculator just to figure out how much tip I owe at a restaurant."
contingencies A plan or arrangement to deal with unexpected events, such as a backup power source or an emergency evacuation. ■ "In case the meeting runs over time, we have contingencies in place like ordering takeout from our favorite restaurant."
councillor A person who is always wrong, but insists on being heard. ■ "Why did you recommend that restaurant to us? It was a disaster. You're clearly an incompetent councillor."
criteria A set of rules or standards used to judge something. ■ For a restaurant to receive five stars on Yelp, it must meet certain criteria such as having great food, excellent service, and affordable prices.
Declining The act of becoming increasingly unpopular or less desirable. ■ As the popularity of the new restaurant began to decline, customers started looking for alternative dining options.
Defying To do the opposite of what is expected or necessary, often in a humorous or ironic way. ■ "Despite my grandmother's strict dietary rules, I decided to defy her by ordering a huge chocolate sundae at the restaurant."
dined A past tense of dine, meaning to eat a meal at a restaurant or table. ■ "Last night, I dined on a delicious pizza with my friends."
diner A small, informal restaurant that serves fast food and drinks. ■ "I had a terrible experience at the diner when I accidentally ordered a plate of spaghetti with marshmallows."
disappoint A feeling of unhappiness or dissatisfaction when something fails to meet expectations. ■ "I was really disappointed when I found out that my favorite restaurant had closed down."
Disappointed Feeling a sense of disappointment or failure. A state of being let down by someone or something. ■ "I was so disappointed with the quality of the pizza at that restaurant, I never went back again."
Dish A serving of food, often on a plate ■ "She always orders the fish and chips at the restaurant because they're her favorite dish."
displeased Feeling irritated or unhappy because something does not meet one's expectations. ■ "I was displeased with the service at this restaurant. The waiter forgot to bring me my water and the food arrived cold."
Dissatisfied Feeling or expressing displeasure, disappointment, or frustration with something or someone. ■ "I'm so dissatisfied with this restaurant," said John. "The food was cold and the service was slow."
doubtful An adjective used to describe someone who is not very sure or confident about something. ■ "I'm doubtful that the new restaurant will be any good. I heard they have a lot of bad reviews."
employed A person who is currently working and earning a salary or wages. ■ "I am employed at a fast food restaurant, but I'm not sure if it's the best job in the world."
enhancements A humorous addition or improvement to something, often involving exaggeration or absurdity. ■ "The restaurant added some enhancements to their menu, like a 'mega-sized' burger that could only be finished by the strongest of customers."
Established Having already been determined or settled. ■ "The restaurant has been established for over a decade, making it one of the oldest and most established restaurants in the city."
fanciful adjective: characterized by or reflecting imaginative or whimsical ideas or fancies ■ "His fanciful ideas for a new restaurant menu were so outlandish that they never got off the ground."
Far Extremely distant or remote, often in a figurative sense. ■ "That restaurant is so far away, I don't think I can make it there on time for my dinner reservation."
Fare A dish served at a restaurant or cafeteria, typically consisting of a main course and sides. ■ After finishing her fare, Sarah headed to the dessert menu.
freaky Extremely strange or unusual, often in a way that is unsettling or frightening. ■ "That new restaurant on the corner has some pretty freaky menu items. I'm not sure if I want to try the human eyeball pasta."
fryer A device that cooks food in hot oil or grease, typically for fast food or restaurant use. ■ "I love french fries, but I'm not sure I want to work at a McDonald's fryer."
gastric Relating to the stomach. ■ "I have a gastric condition that makes me burp loudly every time I eat," said John, much to the amusement of the restaurant staff.
gazpacho A cold, refreshing soup made from tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and other vegetables. Often served during hot summer days. ■ "I can't believe you're ordering gazpacho in a restaurant that serves pizza. That's like ordering sushi at a hamburger stand."
Gents A group of men who are dressed in a formal manner, such as wearing suits and ties. ■ I need to find the gents' room at this fancy restaurant.
gratified feeling pleased or satisfied because someone has done something nice for you ■ "I was so gratified when my boss surprised me with a gift card to my favorite restaurant."
gripes A list of complaints or criticisms, often expressed with exaggerated dissatisfaction. ■ "I have a long list of gripes about this new restaurant - the food was cold, the service was slow, and the prices were way too high."
groovy Something that is very cool and awesome. It can also refer to a person who is groovy. ■ I heard the new restaurant in town serves some seriously groovy food. I can't wait to check it out!
iffy An expression used to describe something that is questionable or uncertain. ■ "That restaurant has some iffy reviews, I'm not sure if it's worth the risk."
illustrious adjective Shining brightly, especially in one's own glory; conspicuously excellent. ■ I am an illustrious chef with a Michelin-starred restaurant.
immature A person who has not yet reached the age of maturity, or a thing that is not fully developed. ■ "He's still immature, he can't even order his own food at a restaurant."
immensely adverb used to express something that is very large or enormous ■ I immensely enjoyed the 10-course meal at the Michelin-starred restaurant, but I had to take a nap after.
Infuriating A word so hard to pronounce that it makes you want to scream in frustration. ■ "I just can't say the name of that restaurant without infuriating my tongue."
judgement The ability to make a good decision based on experience and knowledge. ■ "I used my judgement to choose the perfect restaurant for our date."
Like A very strong feeling of approval or admiration for someone or something, often expressed through the use of the word "like". ■ "I like that new restaurant downtown. The food is amazing and the service is top-notch."
Lowering The act of intentionally lowering one's expectations in order to avoid disappointment. ■ When she found out her favorite restaurant was fully booked, John suggested they "lower their expectations" by trying a different place.
lux A feeling of extravagance or luxury. ■ "I'm living the lux life by driving my fancy car and eating at the fanciest restaurant in town."
miffed Feeling annoyed or indignant, usually over a small matter. ■ "I'm miffed that my favorite sandwich was taken away from me at the restaurant."