GRE Word List
BACCHANALIA
a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
The meaning of the word bacchanalia is a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chronicle | a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |
| deference | respect and esteem due a superior or an elder |
| skiff | any of various small boats |
| tan | to make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun |
| lace | to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets |
| abbreviate | to make briefer |
| momentous | having great or lasting importance : consequential |
| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |