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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antipathy | a strong feeling of dislike |
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| wax | a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |
| comport | to be fitting : accord |
| explicit | fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent |
| retaliate | to return like for like |
| alleviate | relieve |