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
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
representationalone that represents: such as
gambolto skip about in play : frisk
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert