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
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
trappingsoutward signs
spectruma continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
dilateto become enlarged or widened
memoiran official note or report : memorandum