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
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
pendantsomething suspended: such as
biennialoccurring every two years
prosodythe study of versification
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness