GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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WordMeaning
nexusconnection
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things