GRE Word List

CONNOISSEUR

expert

The meaning of the word connoisseur is expert.

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discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
fermentationthe 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
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner