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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Ceremonias y Júbilo

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obsequy
obsequy
[Sustantivo]

a ceremony held to honor and bury someone who has died

exequias

exequias

Ex: The village gathered at the church for the blacksmith's obsequy. 
conclave
conclave
[Sustantivo]

a secret or closed meeting where members gather to make important decisions

asamblea secreta, reunión cerrada

asamblea secreta, reunión cerrada

Ex: The board held a conclave to decide on the company's next CEO. 
cavalcade
cavalcade
[Sustantivo]

a procession or parade, typically consisting of a series of vehicles, horses, or people

cabalgata

cabalgata

Ex: The city streets were filled with excitement as the cavalcade of floats and performers passed by during the carnival parade. 
carousal
carousal
[Sustantivo]

a boisterous gathering marked by music, laughter, and often drinking

juerga, fiesta bulliciosa

juerga, fiesta bulliciosa

Ex: The students' end-of-term carousal in the dorm lounge lasted well into the night. 
bacchanal
bacchanal
[Sustantivo]

a party marked by heavy drinking, loud music, and unrestrained behavior

bacanal, orgía

bacanal, orgía

Ex: The old mansion hosted a bacchanal each summer, with guests dancing until dawn. 
bacchanalian
bacchanalian
[Adjetivo]

characterized by wild, drunken, and riotous behavior, often associated with excessive indulgence in pleasure, particularly in the context of revelry or celebration

bacanal

bacanal

Ex: The annual music festival turned into a bacchanalian event, with attendees dancing wildly and consuming copious amounts of alcohol. 
to [feel] no pain

to experience intoxication, especially from alcohol, to the point of numbness or lack of discomfort

Ex: After a few drinks, he was feeling no pain and laughed louder than ever. 
ferment
ferment
[Sustantivo]

a state of agitation, excitement, or unrest, often associated with rapid change or transformation

agitación

agitación

Ex: The political scandal caused a ferment within the government, leading to calls for reform. 
throng
throng
[Sustantivo]

a large crowd of people gathered closely together

multitud

multitud

Ex: A throng of fans waited outside the stadium before the doors opened. 
inebriated
inebriated
[Adjetivo]

affected by alcohol

ebrio, borracho

ebrio, borracho

Ex: After a few drinks, he became inebriated and started telling jokes. 
to [sow] {one's} wild oats

to indulge in carefree behavior, involving romantic or sexual adventures, during one's youth, before settling into a more committed life

Ex: Before choosing a steady job, Maria spent a year abroad sowing her wild oats. 
ceremonious
ceremonious
[Adjetivo]

marked by grand, formal acts and impressive displays, involving official rituals

ceremonioso, solemne

ceremonioso, solemne

Ex: The state dinner was a ceremonious affair, with trumpets sounding as each course arrived. 
tryst
tryst
[Sustantivo]

a secret meeting or rendezvous, especially between romantic partners

encuentro amoroso

encuentro amoroso

Ex: The lovers arranged a midnight tryst under the old oak tree, away from prying eyes. 
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