GRE Word List

IDYLLIC

pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity

The meaning of the word idyllic is pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity.

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WordMeaning
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
treadto step or walk on or over
tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
ciliatedpossessing cilia