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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| genre | a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content |
| taut | having no give or slack : tightly drawn |
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| mortar | a sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle |
| introspective | characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| thrifty | given to or marked by economy and good management |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| warranty | a real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title |