GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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WordMeaning
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building
trickleto issue or fall in drops
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice