GRE Word List

FETE

festival

The meaning of the word fete is festival.

Random words

WordMeaning
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
respitea period of temporary delay