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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corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
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subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
compellingthat compels: such as
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occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
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