GRE Word List

LEVY

the imposition or collection of an assessment

The meaning of the word levy is the imposition or collection of an assessment.

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serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
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exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
abjureto renounce upon oath