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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WordMeaning
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
retributionrecompense
aggrandizeto make great or greater : increase
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
boona timely benefit : blessing
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain