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
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
procurementthe act or process of procuring
interloperone that interlopes: such as
flirtto move erratically : flit
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
retortto pay or hurl back : return
retainto keep in possession or use