GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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WordMeaning
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
longevitya long duration of individual life
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty