GRE Word List
GOURMAND
one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
The meaning of the word gourmand is one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |
| impecunious | having very little or no money usually habitually : penniless |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| slaughter | the act of killing |
| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |
| pliant | pliable |
| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |
| extol | to praise highly : glorify |
| entomology | a branch of zoology that deals with insects |