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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substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
pendulouspoised without visible support
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smeara viscous or sticky substance
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