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
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
nethersituated down or below : lower
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
disingenuouslacking in candor
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling