GRE Word List

PROVISIONAL

serving for the time being : temporary

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

Random words

WordMeaning
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
vintnera wine merchant