GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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WordMeaning
reprisala retaliatory act
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
padrea Christian clergyman
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
diademcrown
arteryany of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful