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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representationalone that represents: such as
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clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
tyrannyoppressive power
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rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
outmodednot being in style
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent