GRE Word List

LEVEE

a reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed

The meaning of the word levee is a reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed.

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WordMeaning
amalgama mixture of different elements
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
misogamya hatred of marriage
vieto strive for superiority : contend
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse