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
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
facileeasily accomplished or attained
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
blisscomplete happiness
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
projectilea body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
urchinhedgehog
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil