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
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
figurea number symbol : numeral
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate