GRE Word List
LUSCIOUS
having a delicious taste or smell : sweet
The meaning of the word luscious is having a delicious taste or smell : sweet.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| culprit | one accused of or charged with a crime |
| sluice | an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow |
| frustrate | to balk or defeat in an endeavor |
| gentry | upper or ruling class : aristocracy |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| inviolable | secure from violation or profanation |
| metallurgical | the science and technology of metals |