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 |
|---|---|
| jocose | given to joking : merry |
| blackball | to vote against |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| stilted | pompous |
| impecunious | having very little or no money usually habitually : penniless |
| longevity | a long duration of individual life |
| banal | lacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| exuberance | the quality or state of being exuberant |
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |