GRE Word List

CONNOISSEUR

expert

The meaning of the word connoisseur is expert.

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WordMeaning
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism