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 |
|---|---|
| crass | gross |
| annihilate | to cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains |
| tumult | disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion |
| temperament | characteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
| regicide | a person who kills a king |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| emulate | to strive to equal or excel |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |