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verb

appeal

On a beautiful spring day, a sidewalk cafe appeals to many people.

noun

appeal

That restaurant has been around for a long time but it hasn't lost its appeal.

adjective

appealing

An ice-cold drink seems very appealing on a hot day.

 

verb

dare

I prefer familiar things and don't usually dare to try new restaurants.

adjective

daring

Kobi had more daring tastes than the rest of his family.

adverb

daringly

Jane daringly refused a fork and attempted to eat her entire meal with chopsticks.

 

verb

guide

The hostess guided us to our table.

noun

guidance

Li asked the waiter for guidance in selecting the wine.

adjective

guidable

Finding the patrons to be very guidable, the waiter steered them to the most expensive items on the menu.

 

verb

mix

The chef was famous for mixing unfamiliar ingredients.

noun

mixture

The texture of the vegetable mixture was too lumpy for my taste.

adjective

mixable

Oil and water are not mixable.

 

verb

rely

We will rely on the hostess's recommendations.

noun

reliability

The reliability of deliveries became a problem for the manager.

adjective

reliable

Hiring a reliable staff is the first priority for every restaurant manager.

 

verb

suggest

Can I suggest a good wine to go with the entree?

noun

suggestion

Clark asked his boss for a suggestion for a good place to eat.

adjective

suggestible

The patrons were in a suggestible mood, and were easily convinced to have dessert.