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.
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| sluggard | a habitually lazy person |
| taciturn | temperamentally disinclined to talk |
| brink | edge |
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| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
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| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |