GRE Word List

EPICURE

one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine

The meaning of the word epicure is one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine.

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progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
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fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
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blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
alludeto make indirect reference
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed