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
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
metallurgicalthe science and technology of metals
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)