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
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
residualremainder
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obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
serebeing dried and withered
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
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