GRE Word List
PURCHASE
to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
The meaning of the word purchase is to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stately | marked by lofty or imposing dignity |
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |
| celerity | rapidity of motion or action |
| inflated | distended with air or gas |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
| takeoff | a rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| paltry | inferior |