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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| refrain | curb |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| seminary | an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated |
| regal | of, relating to, or suitable for a king |
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |
| homily | a usually short sermon |
| sibylline | any of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy) |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| gastronomy | the art or science of good eating |
| tangential | touching lightly : incidental |