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
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
amalgama mixture of different elements
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate