GRE Word List
PURVEYOR
furnisher of foodstuffs; caterer; V. purvey: supply (eg. food); furnish; CF. provide
The meaning of the word purveyor is furnisher of foodstuffs; caterer; V. purvey: supply (eg. food); furnish; CF. provide.
Random words
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glib | fluent (with insincerity or superficiality); facile; slick |
legato | (of music) played smoothly |
irresolute | uncertain how to act; weak; lacking in resolution; indecisive; N. irresolution |
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