GRE Word List
PROVENANCE
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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| supersede | to cause to be set aside |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| dint | force |
| sluggish | averse to activity or exertion : indolent |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |