GRE Word List
PROSCENIUM
the stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
The meaning of the word proscenium is the stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater.
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monograph | a learned treatise on a small area of learning |
abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |
credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
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mischief | a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent |
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