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

WordMeaning
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
propulsivetending or having power to propel
intersticea space that intervenes between things
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
lateralof or relating to the side
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree