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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fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
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demurto take exception : object
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