GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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WordMeaning
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge