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 |
|---|---|
| collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |
| obtuse | not pointed or acute : blunt |
| lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |
| recalcitrant | obstinately defiant of authority or restraint |
| opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
| discount | a reduction made from the gross (see gross |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |