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gusto
1. Lively enthusiasm or enjoyment; so, if a person does something with gusto, he or she does it with a lot of enthusiasm.
2. Etymology: from Italian gusto, "taste" which came from Latin gustus, "a tasting" which is related to Latin gustare, "to taste",
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gusto (GUHS toh) (s) (noun), gustoes (pl)
1. Keen enjoyment, zest, hearty delight, or a vigorous, healthy, positive attitude: Shanna welcomed the visit of her grandchildren with gusto.
2. Etymology: from Latin gustare, "to taste, to enjoy".
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