GRE Word List
PROVENANCE
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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| preeminent | having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding |
| luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |
| magistrate | an official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as |
| insuperable | incapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved |
| deadpan | marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression |
| exemplify | to show or illustrate by example |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |