GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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WordMeaning
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
reprisala retaliatory act
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
distendextend
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
snipa small piece that is snipped off