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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contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy