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.

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primatea bishop who has precedence in a province, a group of provinces, or a nation
credoa guiding belief or principle : creed
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
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banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
garishclothed in vivid colors
ostracizeto exile by ostracism