GRE Word List
BUCOLIC
rustic; pastoral
The meaning of the word bucolic is rustic; pastoral.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vigor | active strength; energy; enthusiasm; ADJ. vigorous |
| cynical | skeptical or distrustful of human motives; N. cynicism; CF. cynic: person who believes all people are motivated by selfishness |
| clamor | loud continous noise; continuous demand or complaint made by a large number of people; V: make a clamor; express (a demand) continually and loudly; ADJ. clamorous |
| pronounced | distinct; very noticeable; Ex. pronounced limp |
| inveigh | denounce; utter censure or invective; Ex. inveigh against the evils of drink |
| vociferous | clamorous; noisy; V. vociferate: cry out loudly (when complaining) |
| gradation | series of gradual stages; degree in such a progression |
| exhilarating | invigorating and refreshing; cheering; V. exhilarate: make cheerful and excited; Ex. exhilarated by the ride in the sports car |
| chaplain | clergyman attached to a chapel |
| anachronism | an error involving time in a story; something or someone misplaced in time; ADJ. anachronistic |
