GRE Word List
PROVENANCE
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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
| reprehensible | worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| cosmic | of or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |
| quisling | traitor |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| toxic | containing or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation |