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
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
sibyllineany 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)
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
corollarya proposition (see proposition
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end