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
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
gibeto utter taunting words
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
durationcontinuance in time
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
embryonicof or relating to an embryo