GRE Word List

EXCISE

an internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity

The meaning of the word excise is an internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity.

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WordMeaning
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
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scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
barba medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile