GRE Word List
PROVISO
stipulation; condition in an agreement; provision
The meaning of the word proviso is stipulation; condition in an agreement; provision.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unctuous | oily; bland; insincerely suave |
| doze | sleep lightly; nap |
| imperative | absolutely necessary; that must be done; critically important; expressing command; Ex. It is imperative that; N: something that must be done |
| havoc | widespread damage; disorder; chaos |
| frolicsome | prankish; gay; playful; merry; frisky |
| lustrous | shining; brilliant; Ex. lustrous hair |
| abbreviate | shorten |
| vivid | (of light or color) bright and distinct; evoking lifelike mental images; Ex. vivid red hair/description |
| phobia | morbid fear |
| steep | soak; saturate; Ex. steep the fabric in the dye bath; ADJ: precipitous |
