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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WordMeaning
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ornatemarked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
pummelpound
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
choicethe act of choosing : selection
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
servileof or befitting a menial position