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
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
outmodednot being in style
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor