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
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groovea long narrow channel or depression
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
prepossessingcreating prejudice
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
denouementthe final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
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