Vocabulary Word
Word: procurement
Definition: obtaining; V. procure: obtain by effort; obtain (a prostitute) for another
Definition: obtaining; V. procure: obtain by effort; obtain (a prostitute) for another
Sentences Containing 'procurement'
It does not appear, from all you have said, how any one perfection is required toward the procurement of any one station among you; much less, that men are ennobled on account of their virtue; that priests are advanced for their piety or learning; soldiers, for their conduct or valour; judges, for their integrity; senators, for the love of their country; or counsellors for their wisdom.
More Vocab Words
::: subsequent - following in time or order; later::: embrace - hug; clasp with the arms; adopt or espouse; accept readily; encircle; include; Ex. embrace the cause/socialism; Ex. all-embracing; CF. brace; CF. bracelet
::: furtive - stealthy; quiet and secret (trying to escape notice); sneaky; Ex. furtive glance
::: hermetic - sealed by fusion so as to be airtight; airtight
::: polemic - attack or defense of an opinion; controversy or refutation; argument in support of point of view; N. polemics: art of debate or controversy
::: requite - make return for; repay; reciprocate; revenge; N. requittal
::: soothsayer - one who foretells the future
::: colloquy - informal discussion; conversation
::: parry - ward off a blow; deflect; Ex. He parried the unwelcome question very skillfully; N. CF.
::: symbiosis - interdependent relationship (between groups, species) often mutually beneficial; ADJ. symbiotic; CF. together + life
