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 |
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| soothsayer | a person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| dolt | a stupid person |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| taciturn | temperamentally disinclined to talk |
| pall | to lose strength or effectiveness |
| voyeur | someone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts |