GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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The meaning of the word provenance is origin.

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WordMeaning
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement
fraileasily led into evil