GRE Word List

PROVENANCE

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seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment