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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WordMeaning
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
bolstera long pillow or cushion
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture