GRE Word List
PROVENANCE
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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dearth | scarcity that makes dear |
| smug | highly self-satisfied |
| talisman | an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune |
| impoverish | to make poor |
| taut | having no give or slack : tightly drawn |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| fastidious | showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care |
| porous | possessing or full of pores |
| humdrum | monotonous |
| impart | to give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store |