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
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
abodethe place where one lives : home
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
ventto provide with a vent
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
wagto be in motion : stir