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
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
trancestupor
retainto keep in possession or use
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
salineconsisting of or containing salt