GRE Word List
EPICURE
connoisseur of food and drink; gourmet; ADJ. epicurean; CF. Epicurus
The meaning of the word epicure is connoisseur of food and drink; gourmet; ADJ. epicurean; CF. Epicurus.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| feature | distinctive part of the faces (as the eyes or mouth); features: overall appearance of the face; prominent or distinctive quality; prominent article; film; V: make prominent |
| demolition | destruction; V. demolish |
| befuddle | confuse thoroughly |
| enunciate | announce; proclaim; utter or speak, especially distinctly; pronounce clearly; articulate; Ex. This theory was first enunciated by him. |
| ravage | devastate; plunder; despoil; Ex. crops ravaged by storms |
| abject | (of a condition) wretched; as low as possible; lacking pride; very humble; showing lack of self-respect; Ex. abject apology |
| condescend | (derog.) bestow courtesies with a superior air; descend to the level of one considered inferior |
| presume | take for granted; assume; act overconfidently; take liberties; presume on/upon: take unfair advantage of (someone's kindness or connection); N. presumption |
| colossus | gigantic statue; person or thing of great size or importance |
| quarry | dig into (to get stone); N: mine; รคผฎภๅ |
