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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scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
invoketo petition for help or support
unbridledunrestrained
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of