GRE Word List
PROVENANCE
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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ursine | of or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae) |
| inception | an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement |
| snip | a small piece that is snipped off |
| residual | remainder |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| optional | involving an option : not compulsory |
| obelisk | an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid |
| scion | descendant |
| slovenly | untidy especially in personal appearance |
| woe | a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief |