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 |
|---|---|
| polarity | the quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| peruse | to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |
| expostulation | an act or an instance of expostulating |
| wistful | full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |
| ennui | a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom |