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
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
forebearsancestor
intersticea space that intervenes between things
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease