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
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony