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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orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
preamblean introductory statement
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table