GRE Word List

PROVISO

an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition

The meaning of the word proviso is an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition.

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converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
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incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
anchora device usually of metal attached to a ship or boat by a cable and cast overboard to hold it in a particular place by means of a fluke that digs into the bottom
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance