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
clipperone that clips something
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
miscreantunbelieving
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective