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
perforateto make a hole through
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide
felonone who has committed a felony