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
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
punditpandit
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate