GRE Word List
PROCUREMENT
obtaining; V. procure: obtain by effort; obtain (a prostitute) for another
The meaning of the word procurement is obtaining; V. procure: obtain by effort; obtain (a prostitute) for another.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| flourish | grow well; prosper; make sweeping gestures; wave; brandish; Ex. The trees flourished in the sun. N: showy movement or gesture; embellishment or ornamentation (esp. in handwriting) |
| aquiline | curved; hooked; of or like an eagle; Ex. aquiline nose |
| fetter | shackle; restrict the freedom of; N. chain or shackle for the foot of a prisoner; CF. foot |
| emollient | soothing or softening remedy (for the skin); ADJ. |
| squeamish | easily shocked or sickened by unpleasant things; fastidious; Ex. A nurse should not be squeamish. |
| ashen | ash-colored; deadly pale |
| rightful | legally correct; Ex. rightful owner |
| mammoth | gigantic; enormous |
| declivity | downward slope |
| aspire | seek to attain (position or status); long for; Ex. aspire to become president; Ex. aspire to/after the leadership |
