GRE Word List

EPICUREAN

of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism

The meaning of the word epicurean is of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism.

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WordMeaning
synopticaffording a general view of a whole
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
bullya blustering, browbeating person
dramaa composition (see composition
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct