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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courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
sybaritevoluptuary
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious