GRE Word List
BACCHANALIA
the ancient Roman festival in honor of Bacchus
The meaning of the word bacchanalia is the ancient Roman festival in honor of Bacchus.
Random words
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alimentary | supplying nourishment |
trigger | set off; start |
incrustation | hard coating or crust; V. incrust: encrust; cover with a crust |
bemoan | lament; moan for; express sorrow or disapproval of |
brawn | human muscle; muscular strength; sturdiness |
equitable | fair; impartial; OP. inequitable |
trifle | something of little importance or value; small amount; Ex. a trifle; V: treat without seriousness; flirt |
swipe | hit with a sweeping motion; N. |
abide | dwell; abide by: comply with; put up with; tolerate; Ex. abide by the rules; Ex. I can't abide rude people. |
emissary | agent (sent on a mission to represent another); messenger |