GRE Word List
PROVIDENCE
divine guidance or care
The meaning of the word providence is divine guidance or care.
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|---|---|
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
| mason | a skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick) |
| stentorian | extremely loud |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| proscribe | to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state |
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| fleet | a number of warships under a single command |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| appease | pacify |