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 |
|---|---|
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| broil | to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill |
| fodder | something fed to domestic animals |
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
| hazy | made dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze |
| unsullied | not soiled or tarnished : not sullied |
| mock | to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride |
| ablution | the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) |
| personify | to conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |