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.

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WordMeaning
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
tantruma fit of bad temper
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
delugean overflowing of the land by water
denizeninhabitant
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery