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
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
supersedeto cause to be set aside
ariaair
sequesterto set apart : segregate
denouementthe final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat