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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WordMeaning
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
disputatiousinclined to dispute
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
exchequera department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
superannuatedoutmoded
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning