GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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WordMeaning
figurea number symbol : numeral
purveyorone that purveys
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily