GRE Word List
PROVENANCE
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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| gild | to overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| meander | a winding path or course |
| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
| peerless | matchless |
| attire | to put garments on : dress |