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
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
meddlesomegiven to meddling
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient