Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Ceremonies & Revelry

a ceremony held to honor and bury someone who has died

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a large crowd of people gathered closely together

affected by alcohol

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

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

a secret meeting or rendezvous, especially between romantic partners