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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| representational | one that represents: such as |
| sap | the fluid part of a plant |
| pedagogue | teacher |
| harping | a plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard |
| clarion | a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| rejoinder | the defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication |
| outmoded | not being in style |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |