JV555 (Relish and Voracious)

RELISH
Definition (noun, verb): (Verb)
1. to enjoy or take great pleasure in an experience
2. to enjoy the taste of a particular food or drink
3. to give a pleasing taste to food, e.g. by adding spice or relish
Noun:
1. enjoyment: a liking or appreciation of food or of an experience
2. a spiced side dish or accompaniment to food, e.g. pickled or fresh vegetables with chili
3. a pleasing sensation of strong taste or flavor
4. interest or excitement, especially when it makes something more enjoyable

Examples:
- Marc was appointed to a position for which I had little relish.
- Frank doesn’t relish telling Lisa that her car has been stolen.
- But when her car was found she was feeling better. Lisa ate her dinner with relish and even asked for seconds.
- I have no relish for getting up early in the morning
- The incident added relish to an otherwise dull weekend.

Synonyms: enjoyment, gusto, delight, pleasure, glee, enjoy, delight in, love, adore

Antonyms: dislike.

VORACIOUS (adjective): Consuming or eager to consume great amounts of food; ravenous.
Having or marked by an insatiable appetite for an activity or pursuit;
especially eager: unusually eager or enthusiastic about an activity
very hungry: desiring or consuming food in great quantities

Examples:
- Phil is a voracious eater who dives into his food.
- Lisa a voracious reader that pours through several books a month.
- Don’t we all love to see children with a voracious appetite for knowledge.

Synonyms: hungry, ravenous, insatiable, rapacious, greedy, eager, avid

Antonyms: satiated

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