GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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WordMeaning
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
gauntexcessively thin and angular
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting