GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
moleculethe smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties (see property
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
dummya person who is incapable of speaking
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place