GRE Word List

BACCHANAL

orgy

The meaning of the word bacchanal is orgy.

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peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
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immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
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suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
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anachronisman error in chronology
entrepreneurone who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise