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
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
bestialof or relating to beasts
satellitea celestial body orbiting another of larger size
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
bullya blustering, browbeating person