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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WordMeaning
conveneto come together in a body
notcha V-shaped indentation
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally