GRE Word List
PROVINCIAL
pertaining to a province; limited in outlook; narrow; unsophisticated
The meaning of the word provincial is pertaining to a province; limited in outlook; narrow; unsophisticated.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| forte | strong point or special talent in a person's character |
| depreciate | lessen in value; belittle; represent as of little value |
| clamor | loud continous noise; continuous demand or complaint made by a large number of people; V: make a clamor; express (a demand) continually and loudly; ADJ. clamorous |
| fleet | fast; rapid; N. ADJ. fleeting: passing quickly; ephemeral |
| bulge | protruding part; swelling of a surface; Ex. The apple made a bulge in his pocket; V: swell outward; protrude |
| vise | vice; tool for holding work in place; clamping device |
| stalwart | physically strong; brawny; steadfast; strong in mind or determination; Ex. stalwart supporter; N: stalwart follower |
| liaison | contact that keeps parties in communication; communication between groups; one that maintains communication; go-between; secret love affair; V. liaise: keep a connection |
| pulchritude | beauty; comeliness; ADJ. pulchritudinous |
| voluptuous | sensual; of or giving sensual pleasure; indulging in sensual pleasures; Ex. voluptuous lines; Ex. voluptuous life of the Romans; N. voluptuary: voluptuous person |
