GRE Word List

PROVIDENCE

divine guidance or care

The meaning of the word providence is divine guidance or care.

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yena strong desire or propensity
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
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razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
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amphibianan amphibious organism
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