GRE Word List
PROVENANCE
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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pilfer | steal |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
| optometrist | a specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| inclusive | broad in orientation or scope |
| fastidious | showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care |
| delineate | to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail |
| harangue | a speech addressed to a public assembly |