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
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner