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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| declivity | downward inclination |
| abominate | to hate or loathe intensely : abhor |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| ossify | to change into bone |
| bequeath | to give or leave by will (see will |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| masticate | to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew |