GRE Word List
BACCHANAL
orgy
The meaning of the word bacchanal is orgy.
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|---|---|
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
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| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| parsimony | the quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| guileless | innocent |
| foppish | foolish |
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
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