GRE Word List

PROVIDENCE

divine guidance or care

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

Random words

WordMeaning
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
assailto attack violently : assault
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
dieto pass from physical life : expire
scapegoata goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur
canarda false or unfounded report or story
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy