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
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose