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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qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism