GRE Word List

BACCHANALIAN

a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry

The meaning of the word bacchanalian is a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry.

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WordMeaning
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
premonitorygiving warning
daintysomething delicious to the taste
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
aspirantone who aspires
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)