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
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
passepast one's prime
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
pseudonyma fictitious name
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat