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
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious