Connoisseur
mediumkon-uh-SUR
noun
Definition
An expert judge in matters of taste, especially in fine arts or food
Examples
“As a connoisseur of wine, she could identify vintages by taste alone.”
“Art connoisseurs gathered at the gallery opening.”
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GRE Tip
Connoisseur is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "expert" or "aficionado" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "novice".
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