GRE Word List

FETE

festival

The meaning of the word fete is festival.

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harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
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littera covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
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