GRE Word List

FETE

festival

The meaning of the word fete is festival.

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WordMeaning
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
daintysomething delicious to the taste
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end