GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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WordMeaning
fallibleliable to be erroneous
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper