GRE Word List

IDYLL

a simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment

The meaning of the word idyll is a simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment.

Random words

WordMeaning
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
conventionagreement
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
reciprocateto give and take mutually
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
sciondescendant
filchto steal secretly or casually
defalcatededuct