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Gusto

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N. Enthusiastic enjoyment.
Root: Gust
Syn: Relish
Ant: Dislike

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GUST

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Latin: Gustus means “to taste”.

Gusto, Gustatory

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Gustatory

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Adj. Having to do with the sense of taste.
Root: Gust
Syn:
Ant:

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SIP, SAP

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Latin: Sapere, means “to taste”.

Insipid, Sapient

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Insibid

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Adj. Dull, uninteresting.
Root: Sip
Syn: Colorless
Ant: Intriguing

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Sapient

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Adj. Having knowledge; wise.
Root: Sap
Syn: Conscious
Ant: Unthinking

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AV

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Latin: Avere means “to crave, to desire:.

Avid, Avarice

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Avid

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Adj. Enthusiastic, eager.
Root: Av
Syn: Devoted
Ant: Uninterested

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Avarice

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N. Desire for wealth; greed.
Root: Av
Syn:
Ant:

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BIB

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Latin: Bibere means “to drink”.

Imbibe, Bibulous

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Imbibe

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V. Drink; soap up.
Root: Bib
Syn: Absorb
Ant:

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Bibulous

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Adj. Drunken
Root: Bib
Syn:
Ant:

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GLUT

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Latin: Gluttire means “to devour”.

Glut, Glutton

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Glut

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N. Too much of something; oversupply.
Root: Glut
Syn:
Ant:

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Glutton

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N. One who wants or takes too much (especially in food or drink).
Root: Glut
Syn:
Ant:

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PALAT

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Latin: Plataum means “palate”.

Palate, Palatable

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Palate

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N. Taste or liking.
Root: Palat
Syn: Appetite
Ant:

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Palatable

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Adj. Acceptable; satisfactory.
Root: Palat
Syn: Tolerable
Ant: Unbearable