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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WordMeaning
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence