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
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out
slanderto utter slander against : defame
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
depredationto lay waste : plunder
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind