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 |
|---|---|
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| sift | to put through a sieve |
| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
| rejuvenate | to make young or youthful again : give new vigor to |
| die | to pass from physical life : expire |
| nib | bill |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |