GRE Word List

GOURMET

a connoisseur of food and drink

The meaning of the word gourmet is a connoisseur of food and drink.

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WordMeaning
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience