GRE Word List
PASTORAL
of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
The meaning of the word pastoral is of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| unsullied | not soiled or tarnished : not sullied |
| expose | to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition |
| hermetic | of or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d. |
| prosaic | characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual |
| attire | to put garments on : dress |
| fleece | the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep) |
| abortive | prematurely born |
| resign | relegate |