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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impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
insensatelacking sense or understanding
apprehendarrest
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged