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
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
ferventvery hot : glowing
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
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pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
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