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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marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
crescendoa gradual increase
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
emetican agent that induces vomiting
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
pariaha member of a low caste of southern India
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
recessthe action of receding : recession