GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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WordMeaning
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
beelinea straight direct course
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement