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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stem | the main trunk of a plant |
| uncouth | awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude |
| brochure | pamphlet |
| obtuse | not pointed or acute : blunt |
| prefigure | to show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| adjacent | not distant : nearby |
| beset | to set or stud with or as if with ornaments |
| genre | a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content |
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |