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
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
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hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
rescindto take away : remove
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
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