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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| Word | Meaning |
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| fickle | marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness |
| edify | to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| ratiocination | the process of exact thinking : reasoning |
| suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |
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| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| retinue | a group of retainers or attendants |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |
| posterity | the offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation |