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
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
pliantpliable
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
credencemental acceptance as true or real
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
gingerlyvery cautious or careful