GRE Word List
GOURMET
connoisseur of food and drink; epicure
The meaning of the word gourmet is connoisseur of food and drink; epicure.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| clandestine | secret |
| monogram | design composed of one or more initials of a name; V. |
| formality | ceremonious quality; ceremonious adherence to rules; something done just for form's sake; Ex. mere formality |
| truculence | aggressiveness; ferocity; ADJ. truculent: aggressive; pugnacious; fierce |
| collected | composed; calm; self-possessed |
| kernel | central or vital part; core; whole seed (as of corn) |
| satellite | small body revolving around a larger one |
| corporeal | bodily (rather than spiritual); of a bodily form; material; tangible |
| bureaucracy | overregulated administrative system marked by red tape; ADJ. bureaucratic |
| wheedle | deceive, persuade, or obtain by flattery; cajole; coax; Ex. wheedle a promise out of her |
