GRE Word List
PROVENANCE
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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| predilection | an established preference for something |
| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |
| cohabit | to live together as or as if a married couple |
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| percussion | the act of percussing: such as |
| revert | to come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject) |
| inextricable | forming a maze or tangle from which it is impossible to get free |
| residual | remainder |