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
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
trekto make one's way arduously
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event