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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|---|---|
| dubious | unsettled in opinion : doubtful |
| convoluted | having convolutions |
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| pert | saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured |
| immure | to enclose within or as if within walls |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |
| effulgent | radiant splendor : brilliance |
| pan | a usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking) |