GRE Word List

SYBARITE

voluptuary

The meaning of the word sybarite is voluptuary.

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labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
betrayto lead astray
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased