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
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
foregoto go before : precede
optometrista specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
rarefiedbeing less dense
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
sleightdeceitful craftiness
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
smughighly self-satisfied