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
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company