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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fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
constraintthe act of constraining
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition