ESL Vocabulary about Perfume

ESL Vocabulary about topic 'Perfume', a small word group with meanings and sentences. The vocabulary has 18 words. The sample words are as follows: citrus, floral, fruity, oriental, woody, niche perfumes, faint, synthetic compounds, sensitive, runny nose, stuffy nose, perfume intolerance, .... It helps to enhance speaking and writing skills efficiently in English tests, especially for ESL students who are working for IELTS and TOEFL. Vocabularies to talk about a topic
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 Perfume Vocabulary Word List All Topics List  
citrus  Speak
n.
a tree of a genus that includes citron, lemon, lime, orange, and grapefruit.
He took us to the coast and through the citrus groves.
floral  Speak
a
of flowers
The nine rooms are smart, with exposed beams and floral fabrics.
fruity  Speak
a
smelling or tasting of fruit
This wine has a delicious fruity flavor.
oriental  Speak
a
relating to the countries of East and Southeast Asia
The concrete floor was covered with oriental rugs.
woody  Speak
a
like wood, for example in taste or smell
This oil has a lovely woody fragrance.
niche perfumes  Speak
n
refers to perfumes that are available in limited quantity; the characteristics of niche perfumes are handmade and unique by nature.
Thinking about the notion of niche perfumery, we have done some research on that branch of perfume production.
faint  Speak
a
light; (smell) barely perceptible
He became aware of the soft, faint sounds of water dripping.
synthetic compounds  Speak
n
substance that is man-made rather than being produced by nature
This synthetic compounds has received considerable attention recently.
sensitive  Speak
a
quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences
This extremely pure cream may be applied to the most sensitive skin without causing any irritation.
runny nose  Speak
n
have an excess nasal drainage
She coughed, sneezed, and got a runny nose and watery eyes.
stuffy nose  Speak
n
presence of excess secretions and mucus in the nasal passages
If you really want to get rid of a stuffy nose fast, you need to know what's causing your congestion.
perfume intolerance  Speak
n
a condition in which people exhibit allergic reactions on some ingredients of perfume, also called perfume allergy
What do you do when faced with fragrance sensitivity or allergy?
gift  Speak
v
give something as a gift
The child's grandmother had gifted her £10,000.
waste of money  Speak
n
a bad use of money
Buying that sports car was a sinful waste of money.
crazy about  Speak
a
very enthusiastically fond of someone or something
Both my sons are crazy about football.
stay away  Speak
v
to remain at a distance from something or someone; avoid
I drink a lot of water and I stay away from greasy, heavy foods.
drive away; turn back  Speak
v
stay away
You'd better drive away your cares.
dab on  Speak
v
to apply something lightly and carefully
Never spray or dab on perfume before going in sunlight.