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
impoliticnot politic : unwise
nullifyto make null (see null
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
renderto melt down
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
influxa coming in
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice