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
deploreto feel or express grief for
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
crescendoa gradual increase
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
ordainto invest (see invest