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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| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
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| concede | to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| forward | near, being at, or belonging to the forepart |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
| deciduous | falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| adulation | extreme or excessive admiration or flattery |