GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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WordMeaning
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
inceptionan act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
snipa small piece that is snipped off
residualremainder
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
sciondescendant
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief