GRE Word List
ARTISAN
a worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
The meaning of the word artisan is a worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| serendipity | the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for |
| antiquity | ancient times |
| fidelity | the quality or state of being faithful |
| jocund | marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness |
| insurgent | a person who revolts against civil authority or an established government |
| conjure | to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly |
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
| skimp | skimpy |