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PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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WordMeaning
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
mischancebad luck
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
coiffurea style or manner of arranging the hair
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
invulnerableincapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed