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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| consensus | general agreement : unanimity |
| sophist | philosopher |
| wrongheaded | stubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles |
| zeal | eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor |
| incarnation | the act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate |
| iridescent | having or exhibiting iridescence |
| sagacious | of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning |
| cacophonous | marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |