GRE Word List

PROVISIONAL

serving for the time being : temporary

The meaning of the word provisional is serving for the time being : temporary.

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WordMeaning
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
decreean order usually having the force of law
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
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