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
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
licensepermission to act