GRE Word List
PROVENANCE
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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| reaper | one that reaps |
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| asunder | into parts |
| subsume | to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| surmise | a thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture |
| abase | to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| proxy | the agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another |