GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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WordMeaning
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
sharda piece or fragment of a brittle substance
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft