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
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
colossusa statue of gigantic size and proportions
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile