GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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WordMeaning
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
mongrelan individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
gistessence; main point; substance
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship