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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| daunt | to lessen the courage of : cow |
| fatuous | complacently or inanely foolish : silly |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| censor | a person who supervises conduct and morals: such as |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |