GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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WordMeaning
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
raffleto engage in a raffle
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture