GRE Word List

PURVEYOR

one that purveys

The meaning of the word purveyor is one that purveys.

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compileto compose out of materials from other documents
remittancea sum of money remitted
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
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vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
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labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
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