GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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WordMeaning
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
askewout of line : at an angle
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
consignto give over to another's care
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
underhandin a clandestine manner
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality