GRE Word List
PROVENANCE
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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |
| misogamy | a hatred of marriage |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |
| fertile | producing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| invert | to reverse in position, order, or relationship |
| forlorn | bereft |
| canine | a conical pointed tooth |