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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clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
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wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
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tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
underhandin a clandestine manner