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
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
pento shut in or as if in a pen
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
expiateto make amends for
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
smughighly self-satisfied
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment