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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WordMeaning
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
retaliateto return like for like
hideto put out of sight : secrete
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
concavehollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl
suppliantsupplicant
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart