GRE Word List
PROVENANCE
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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |
| obscure | dark |
| nebula | any of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| ferret | a domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| epicurean | of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism |
| recount | to relate in detail : narrate |
| tertiary | of third rank, importance, or value |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |