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 |
|---|---|
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| trance | stupor |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
| garbled | made unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
| verity | the quality or state of being true or real |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |