GRE Word List

IDYLLIC

pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity

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

Random words

WordMeaning
bolstera long pillow or cushion
vipera common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
provenanceorigin
quotidianoccurring every day
swipea strong sweeping blow
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution