Daily Life - New Guy In Town III (0050)

A: Please make yourselves at home. Let me take your coats. Dinner is almost ready; I hope you brought your appetite
B: Your house is lovely, Armand! Very interesting decor...very...Gothic.
C: I think it's amazing! You have such good taste, Armand. I'm thinking of re-decorating my house; maybe you could give me a few pointers?
A: It would be my pleasure. Please have a seat. Can I offer you a glass of wine?
C: We would love some!
A: Here you are. A very special merlot brought directly from my home country. It has a unique ingredient which gives it a pleasant aroma and superior flavor.
C: Mmm... it's delicious!
B: It's a bit bitter for my taste... almost tastes like... like...
C: Ellen! Ellen! Are you okay?
A: Did she pass out?
C: Yeah...
A: I hope that you didn't poison her drink too much! You'll ruin our meal!

Key Vocabulary

flavor common noun, singular the way something tastes
aroma common noun, singular the way something smells
pointer common noun, plural tips, advice, hints
make yourselves at home phrase get comfortable and feel like you are in your own home
good taste phrase refers to liking nice things
bitter Adjective opposite of sweet
pass out verb faint, loss consciousness

Supplementary Vocabulary

sweet Adjective containing a lot of sugar
have a seat phrase sit down, take a seat
spike principle verb, present simple to add alcohol or drugs to (food or drink)
sour Adjective having an acid taste that is like the taste of a lemon
exclusive Adjective only allowing in people from a high social class