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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invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
attentivemindful
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited