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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
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust
renderto melt down
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
scourgewhip
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly