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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| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
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| bank | a mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as |
| acquiesce | to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively |
| hindsight | perception of the nature of an event after it has happened |
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |
| renovate | to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding) |
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |