GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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existentialof, relating to, or affirming existence
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aphorisma concise statement of a principle
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
dissertationan extended usually written treatment of a subject
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
poisebalance
acmethe highest point or stage
cursiverunning