GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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WordMeaning
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
crossbreedhybridize
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
antisepticopposing microbial infection