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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alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
repercussionreflection
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
laxloose
rarefiedbeing less dense