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
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
eugenicrelating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate