GRE Word List
GASTRONOMY
the art or science of good eating
The meaning of the word gastronomy is the art or science of good eating.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |
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| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |
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| disparate | markedly distinct in quality or character |
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