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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bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
receptiveable or inclined to receive
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom