GRE Word List

ORGY

secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing

The meaning of the word orgy is secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing.

Random words

WordMeaning
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
omnipotentalmighty
sequesterto set apart : segregate
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
retainto keep in possession or use
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
conscientiousmeticulous
sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness