GRE Word List
PROVENANCE
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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lechery | inordinate (see inordinate |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| broil | to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill |
| canny | clever |
| makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |
| apparent | open to view : visible |
| impede | to interfere with or slow the progress of |
| scaffold | a temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground |
| belabor | to attack verbally |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |