GRE Word List
PROVENANCE
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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nexus | connection |
| consanguineous | of the same blood or origin |
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |
| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| cede | to yield or grant typically by treaty |
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| shangri-la | a remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| rabble | a disorganized or confused collection of things |