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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mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
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improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
slanderto utter slander against : defame
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
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fluencythe quality or state of being fluent