GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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WordMeaning
bluffhaving a broad flattened front
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
wantonmerciless
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
thralla state of servitude or submission
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually