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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| analgesic | an agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia |
| conduit | a natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed |
| recapitulate | to retell or restate briefly : summarize |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| novice | a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community |
| chore | the regular or daily light work of a household or farm |