GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

origin

The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

Random words

WordMeaning
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
abjureto renounce upon oath
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
censurea judgment involving condemnation
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
riftfissure