GRE Word List

PROCUREMENT

the act or process of procuring

The meaning of the word procurement is the act or process of procuring.

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patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
transcribeto make a written copy of
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
incendiaryigniting combustible materials spontaneously
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
culminationthe action of culminating
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining