GRE Word List

PROVIDENCE

divine guidance or care

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

Random words

WordMeaning
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
preamblean introductory statement
impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
anvila heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering)
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
momentuma property (see property
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
sticklerone who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor