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
venuelocale
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
understateto represent as less than is the case
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
comportto be fitting : accord
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank