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
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
multiformhaving many forms or appearances