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.

Random words

WordMeaning
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
swathea band used in swathing
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish