GRE Word List

BACCHANAL

orgy

The meaning of the word bacchanal is orgy.

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WordMeaning
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
promptto move to action : incite
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control