GRE Word List
TOLL
sound (a large bell) slowly at regular intervals; N: sound of a bell; fixed tax or charge
The meaning of the word toll is sound (a large bell) slowly at regular intervals; N: sound of a bell; fixed tax or charge.
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| termination | end; V. terminate |
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