cook VERB
When you cook food, you prepare it for eating by boiling, baking or frying it.
Some ways to cook food:
bake
barbecue
blanch
boil
braise
fry
grill
microwave
poach
roast
simmer
steam
stew
stir-fry
toast
cool (1) ADJECTIVE
Something cool has a low temperature but is not cold.
chilly
It was chilly outside, so we stayed by the fire.
fresh
A fresh breeze blew off the estuary, flapping the flag on the church tower.
nippy
“It’s rather nippy,” Mum said. “I’d take a pullover if I were you.”
refreshing
In summer there’s nothing to beat refreshing orange juice.
ANTONYM: warm
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cool (2) ADJECTIVE
If you are cool in a difficult situation, you stay calm.
calm
“Now everybody keep calm,” the captain said. “There is no need for panic.”
laid back INFORMAL
My friend Chris was totally laid back about the exam. “If I fail, I fail,” he said.
relaxed
Despite the tension in those around him, the sub’s commander looked relaxed.
ANTONYM: nervous
cope VERB
If you cope with a task or problem, you deal with it successfully.
carry on
Despite the rain, the team carried on and eventually won the game.
get by
Although money was tight, Mum got by doing all sorts of odd jobs for people.
manage
“That piano’s heavy. Can you manage?” a kind passer-by enquired.
survive
During the exams, Liam survived by drinking cups of coffee and going to bed early.
cope with VERB