GRE Word List
LEVY
impose (a fine); collect (a payment); impose or collect (a tax); Ex. levy a tax on tobacco
The meaning of the word levy is impose (a fine); collect (a payment); impose or collect (a tax); Ex. levy a tax on tobacco.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ruffian | violent scoundrel; bully |
| vivid | (of light or color) bright and distinct; evoking lifelike mental images; Ex. vivid red hair/description |
| hindrance | block; obstacle; V. hinder |
| irascible | irritable; easily angered |
| impede | hide; retard or obstruct the progress of; block |
| bequeath | leave to someone by means of a will; hand down in his will; N. bequest |
| slipshod | slovenly; careless; sloppy; untidy; shabby; Ex. slipshod work |
| casualty | serious or fatal accident; person killed or wounded in an accident or battle |
| crux | essential or main point; Ex. the crux of the problem; ADJ. crucial: of deciding importance |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |