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| ale |
an alcoholic drink that is like beer but more bitter. |
| beer |
Beer is a drink made from grain. Beer contains alcohol and has a bitter taste. [1/2 definitions] |
| bile |
a bitter, yellowish liquid made in the liver. Bile helps to digest fats. [1/2 definitions] |
| bitter |
Bitter describes a certain kind of taste in the mouth. It is like the taste of berries before they become sweet. A strong cup of tea or dark chocolate with no sugar can also have a bitter taste. [3 definitions] |
| caffeine |
a bitter substance found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and some sodas. Caffeine stimulates the heart and nervous system and can cause a person to stay awake and alert. |
| chip on one's shoulder |
a bitter or unhappy feeling that lasts for a long time; grudge. |
| coffee |
Coffee is a dark brown drink made from the beans of a coffee plant. This plant grows in very warm areas around the world. The taste of coffee is a little bitter, so many people add milk or sugar to it. |
| mellow |
rich and not bitter from being aged. [1/5 definitions] |
| sarcastic |
using harsh or bitter words that are meant to hurt, tease, or make fun of another person. |
| sour |
bitter, unhappy, or otherwise in a bad mood. [2/7 definitions] |
| sweet |
having a taste like that of sugar or honey; not bitter, salty, or sour. [1/7 definitions] |
| taste bud |
one of the bumps on the surface of the tongue that form the sense organ of taste. The taste buds sense whether something is sweet, sour, salty, or bitter. |
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