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Word: idyll

Definition: (idyl) short poem idealizing rural life; simple happy period of life (in the country); scene from such a time; Ex. idyll of two young lovers


More Vocab Words

::: ostensible - apparent; appearing as such; professed(pretended); pretended; Ex. ostensible purpose of the expedition
::: retrench - cut down; cut down expenses; economize
::: singular - being only one; individual; unique; extraordinary; odd; Ex. singular beauty/behavior
::: culvert - artificial channel for water; drain crossing under a road
::: opulence - extreme wealth; luxuriousness; abundance; ADJ. opulent: possessing great wealth; abundant
::: insuperable - insurmountable; unbeatable; Ex. insuperable difficulties
::: ancillary - serving as an aid or accessory; auxiliary; N.
::: anarchist - person who seeks to overturn the established government; advocate of abolishing authority
::: bludgeon - club; heavy-headed weapon; V.
::: droll - queer and amusing