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
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| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
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| auspicious | showing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious |
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