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 |
|---|---|
| doldrums | a spell of listlessness or despondency |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
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| grotto | cave |
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| passive | acted upon by an external agency |
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| wreak | bring about |
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