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 |
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| lionize | to treat as an object of great interest or importance |
| euphoria | a feeling of well-being or elation |
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| compassion | sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it |
| except | with the exclusion or exception of |
| estimable | capable of being estimated |
| premonition | previous notice or warning : forewarning |
| malaise | an indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |