GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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WordMeaning
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
lodewaterway
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
apostateone who commits apostasy
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice