GRE Word List
PROVENANCE
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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| billowing | wave |
| grimace | a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain |
| inroad | an advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |
| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |
| indenture | a document or a section of a document that is indented |