Wordiyogust
LatinVariants
gustgusta
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Latin gustus (taste), from gustāre (to taste). Produces words about tasting and flavor appreciation (gustation, gustatory, gusto). The prefix dis- reverses the pleasant taste: disgust literally means 'bad taste,' extended to moral revulsion. Not related to the wind-meaning 'gust.'
Associated Words
disgust
A strong feeling of revulsion; to cause such a feeling
IELTSTOEFLGRE
disgusted
Feeling strong dislike or revulsion
TOEFLC1
disgusting
Causing strong revulsion or dislike; repulsive
B1
gust
A sudden strong rush of wind; to blow in gusts
IELTSTOEFLGRE
gustation
The act of tasting; the sense of taste
GREC2
gustatory
Relating to the sense of taste
GREC2
gusto
Great enthusiasm and energy in doing something
GREC2