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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| expatriate | banish |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| impunity | exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| maleficent | working or productive of harm or evil : baleful |
| comestible | edible |
| blues | low spirits : melancholy |
| myriad | ten thousand |
| demur | to take exception : object |