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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| stifle | to withhold from circulation or expression |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| brandish | to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly |
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