GRE Word List
PATRONIZE
to act as patron of : provide aid or support for
The meaning of the word patronize is to act as patron of : provide aid or support for.
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tantrum | a fit of bad temper |
rant | to talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner |
illicit | not permitted : unlawful |
bulk | magnitude |
mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
adapt | to make fit (as for a new use) often by modification |
promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
bugaboo | an imaginary object of fear |
retaliate | to return like for like |