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
stemthe main trunk of a plant
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
brochurepamphlet
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
adjacentnot distant : nearby
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs