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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WordMeaning
dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
predetermineforeordain
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
generalitythe quality or state of being general
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
durationcontinuance in time
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen