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
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
underhandin a clandestine manner
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine