GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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WordMeaning
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
haranguea speech addressed to a public assembly
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
lopsidedleaning to one side
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
applicationan act of applying:
apoplexystroke
braggadocioempty boasting