GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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WordMeaning
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore