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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engrossto copy or write in a large hand
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colossusa statue of gigantic size and proportions
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl