GRE Word List
IDYLL
short poem idealizing rural life; simple happy period of life (in the country); scene from such a time; Ex. idyll of two young lovers
The meaning of the word idyll is short poem idealizing rural life; simple happy period of life (in the country); scene from such a time; Ex. idyll of two young lovers.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| pantomime | acting without dialogue; V. |
| traumatic | (of an experience) deeply shocking; pertaining to an injury caused by violence; N. trauma: serious wound; emotional shock that causes lasting psychological damage |
| gallows | framework from which a noose is suspended (used for execution by hanging) |
| ancillary | serving as an aid or accessory; auxiliary; N. |
| transgression | violation of a law; sin; V. transgress: go beyond (a limit); violate; do wrong |
| implement | put into effect; enforce; carry out; supply with tools; Ex. implement the plan/suggestion; N: tool or instrument |
| licentious | amoral; lewd and lascivious; unrestrained |
| scoff | laugh (at); mock; ridicule; Ex. scoff at their threats |
| palpable | tangible; (of something bad) easily perceptible; obvious; Ex. palpable blunder |
